2024-02-12 04:40:45
Colombia’s dream in the Copa América de Futsal faded in a series of negative results, culminating in an elimination from the continental tournament taking place in Paraguay.
The overwhelming defeat against the host 4-0 in the third match of the national team sealed his fate, which triggered a series of significant consequences.
The prominent figure of the national team, Angellot Caro, made the decision to resign after the humiliating defeat against Paraguay. Caro, who had been a fundamental pillar of the team, chose to step aside, recognizing responsibility for the adverse results and assuming the need to take a new direction in his career.
Colombia’s participation in the continental tournament began promisingly with a resounding 5-1 victory over Ecuador in the opening match, followed by another 2-1 win against Venezuela. However, hopes were dashed with consecutive defeats against Chile and Paraguay, which confirmed the elimination of the Colombian team.
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Paraguay qualified as the leader of the group, while Venezuela, despite having lost to Colombia in the second matchmanaged to obtain the other ticket to the semifinals of the tournament.
Hours after the elimination, Angellot Caro announced through his social networks his decision to retire from the Colombian Futsal Team, focusing on new projects: “I inform the public of the decision to step aside from the Colombian Futsal Team.” renouncing any call that may occur in the future. As captain of the team that has participated in the Copa América in Paraguay, I assume responsibility for the elimination and the consequent failure to qualify for the upcoming World Cup. “My experience was not enough to make the appropriate decision in a game action that was definitive in the interests of my beloved National Team, so I apologize,” said the player.
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