COLOMBIA
Coach:
Jose Pekerman
Road to Brazil: Nr.2 in S.Amerika
Honours: Won Gold cup in
2001
WC-app.: 5 (Inc.ths) First WC: 1962 Most capped: C.Valderama (111) Association: www.fcf.com.co/
Colombia had its
strongest period
during the 1990s
where they were
among the giants in
world football. A
match during this
period in 1993
resulted in a 5–0
win over Argentina
which caused a
special 'mutual
respect' rivalry
between both
nations.
The goalkeeper René
Higuita achieved
fame from his
eccentric scorpion
kick clearance
against England at
Wembley in 1995. At
the 2001 Copa
America, Óscar
Córdoba became the
first and only goal
keeper in history to
keep a perfect clean
sheet in a Copa
America. Other stars
from Colombia's team
included Carlos
Valderrama and
Faustino Asprilla.
During this era
Colombia qualified
for the 1990, 1994,
and 1998 editions of
the World Cup, only
reaching the second
round in 1990.
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