08:57 AM
The Colombian National Team is preparing to close its preparation phase for the Copa América with a duel against Bolivia this Saturday at 4:00 pm in East Hartford, Connecticut. In the history of confrontations between both teams, Colombia significantly aheadwhich promises an interesting match and an opportunity for both teams to refine their strategies before the continental tournament.
Since their first meeting in 1945, Colombia and Bolivia have faced each other 31 times, Bolivia being the Conmebol team with which the Colombian team has played the fewest times. In these duels, Colombia has been victorious on 15 occasionshas drawn 10 times and suffered 6 defeats, which translates at a yield of 59.1%. In addition, the Tricolor has scored 48 goals and has received 30 from the Bolivians.
In the Qualifying matches, the numbers are even more favorable for Colombia. Of the 14 confrontations in this context, Colombia has won 9, drawn 4 and only lost one. That only defeat occurred in September 2003 in La Paz, when Bolivia won with a 4-0 victory. Since then, Colombia has not lost again against Bolivia, accumulating 8 wins and 4 draws in the last 12 games.
Bolivia’s coach, Antonio Carlos Zago, recognized Colombia’s strength in a press conference and highlighted the evolution of the Colombian team in the South American soccer scene. “Colombia is a very important rivala great team that for many years has been building a history in South American soccer,” said Zago.
The Brazilian coach expressed his hope that Bolivia may one day reach the level of teams like Ecuador and Colombia in the Qualifiers and in the friendlies before the Copa América. “The most important thing is that the players are gradually improving, I hope that one day we can reach the level of Ecuador and Colombia,” said Zago.
Bolivia, which will be part of group C of the Copa América along with the United States, Uruguay and Panama, hopes to improve its performance after the defeat suffered in its last friendly against Ecuador, where they lost 3-1. The confrontation against Colombia will be crucial to measure the team’s progress and adjust details before the start of the tournament.
With this favorable track record and the motivation to continue improving, Colombia comes to this match with the intention of consolidating its preparation and maintaining its dominance over Bolivia. Fans are looking forward to an exciting match that will not only serve as a final preparation, but also as a preview of what to expect in the next Copa América.
