The Colombian National Team had a complicated game at the Municipal Stadium of El Alto and the 4,150 meters above sea level was the main disadvantage for those led by coach Néstor Lorenzo, who fielded specialist players at altitude against Bolivia to reduce the impact.
Although Colombia had quite important passages in the game where they managed to create danger, the Bolivians also had their weapons and were clever in attacking whenever they found space, allowing them to open the scoring in the second half with Miguel Terceros, precisely. in the most boring way: middle distance.
Colombia did not find the winning formula in El Alto and the mission was always to draw at least a score, but even that was not enough, so after the defeat by the slightest difference it leaves the Tricolor with the obligation to beat Chile in Barranquilla. in date 10 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Although it was not intended not to lose to Bolivia in El Alto, now Colombia have to go out to beat weak Chile, although they are doing poorly in the qualifiers, Ricardo Gareca’s men will not give anything away, that especially knowing that they have to recover. as soon as possible to continue the fight for a place. In addition, ‘La Roja’ always makes a good presentation on Colombian soil.
Schedule with the next match in Colombia in the Qualifiers
Colombia vs Chile
Day: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 3:30pm
Television: Caracol / RCN
Stadium: Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla