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Colombia beat Peru in World Cup qualifier

WEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2009 20:13 ADRIAAN ALSEMA

Colombia beat Peru in a World Cup qualifier crucial to avoid elimination. However, Colombia failed to impress.

The only goal of the game was made by Falcao Garcia who, following a corner, received the ball via Cristian Zapata.

Colombia, playing in Medellin's Atanasio Giradot stadium, were able to keep the initially defensive Peruvians at a distance until the last 20 minutes of the second half when the visiting team started attacking and serious cracks started showing in the Colombian defense, giving the Peruvians serious chances.

Despite a series of attacks and four minutes extra time, the visiting team was not able to score, allowing Colombia to celebrate the full three points.

By Monpirri on Jun 10, 2009, 18:31 in Friendly Talkzone.

Simon says on Jun 10, 2009, 18:31:

It's about freakin' time!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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feldz0084 says on Jun 10, 2009, 18:36:

uff yeah was close in later stages and extra time they had that chance...sloppy man..but about time for the 3

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Monpirri says on Jun 10, 2009, 18:36:

Paraguay beat Brasil 1-0 I think they are still playing this game, now they are even! 1-1
Ecuador beat Argentina 2-0

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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drvannostren says on Jun 10, 2009, 19:11:

Man I wish I was already in Medellin, I would've been at that game for sure! I don't even like soccer that much, but man, seeing all the Paisas uniting to hate on Peru, woulda been sweet.

Quick question....does El Estadio ever sell out? I've been to a Classico, and also a game vs America, but, the side stands are almost empty, is it just because their expensive (I didn't think so) or because people just want to be with the rowdy fans, like I did.

No matter where you go, the Korean tour bus isn't far behind.

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kenblanquito says on Jun 10, 2009, 20:20:

I really should have seen that match at the stadium but had other things going on. I am pleased for Colombia but it sounds like the same old story when all Colombian strikers do not like to take the responsibility of taking a shot on goal for fear of missing. England and other countries have managers from other countries or continents; about time Colombia thought about the same.

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utopiacowboy says on Jun 10, 2009, 20:49:

Paraguay ended up losing 2-1 and Chile destroyed Bolivia 4-0. Unfortunately Mexico beat T&T 2-1. It looked like the altitude of Mexico City did the T&T boys in. Too bad I would have loved to see those xenophobic Mexicans lose.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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Simon says on Jun 10, 2009, 21:10:

I was also rooting for T&T, hehe!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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turnmeon (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 11, 2009, 06:59:

"Quick question....does El Estadio ever sell out? I've been to a Classico, and also a game vs America, but, the side stands are almost empty"

it depends on the city, for example in Barranquilla the stadium is at it maximum almost all the time, but then again we are the best supporters in Colombia, last year we ahd on average 40k people each game

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turnmeon (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 11, 2009, 07:01:

here is a video of how El Metropolitano looks like every game

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Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 11, 2009, 07:09:

Hmmm, with 4 matches still to come, I suppose it's mathematically possible http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/preliminaries/southamerica/matches/index....

Better to have tried and failed than having regrets all your life about what you MIGHT have missed

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dirt_farmer says on Jun 11, 2009, 09:19:

Was anybody else taken aback by the over the top militarism on the big screen during the national anthem last night? As an American I obviously don't have much room to complain about another country's excessive nationalism or militarism. But it was nice to see my American tax dollars at work with the new Colombian Military fighter jets and helicopters. jejejeje.

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romy says on Jun 11, 2009, 09:58:

squeezed out a win against the worst team in the region. Argentina did Colombia no favours in comprimising their own situation. Colombia receives Ecuador next, both teams will need the win.

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coastalad says on Jun 11, 2009, 10:35:

Colombia: great country but crap football team,

i think another world cup visit may be in order now that my team is through!!!!!!!!!!!!

always avoiding white picket fences

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Monpirri says on Jun 11, 2009, 16:47:

Hi Drvannostren, Colombia does not hate Peru. Peru is Colombia's best ally in South America!
I do not know why paisas will contemplate hate against Peru, even in a soccer game?

Drvannostren says on Jun 10, 2009, 19:11: flag

"Man I wish I was already in Medellin, I would've been at that game for sure! I don't even like soccer that much, but man, seeing all the Paisas uniting to hate on Peru, woulda been sweet."

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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