Real Madrid midfielder and FIFA world cup 2014 highest goal scorer James Rodriguez scored first goal of the match which helped Colombia a lot. 41′ goal by AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca was ensured win for the Colombians. Half time result was COL 2 – 0 BOL. But 49 minute penalty attempt by Juan Carlos Arce gave hope for Bolivia to come back into the game. Alejandro Chumacero’s 63 minute goal surprise the fans of Colombia and it’s made the goal score 2 – 2 level. You know in this week, lots of teams scored goal in extra time, Colombia also did this. 92 minute goal by Edwin Cardona saved his team some how.
Colombia 3 – 2 Bolivia – FIFA world cup 2018 South America qualifying match goals Highlights video –
7th and 8th position team of standing point table of FIFA world cup 2018 qualifying on South American region will play against them on 24 March, 2016. Both team need a win in this match to raise up their ranking and make chance to play in Russian World cup.
Next Match:
- Match Between- Colombia Vs Bolivia
- Date- 24 March, 2016
- Time- 20:00 (BST)
- Day- Monday
- Ground- Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia
- Capacity- 41,143
- Tournament- World Cup Qualification South America 2018 Russia
Let’s see the current team squad of Argentina and Chile which is listed below.
Possible Colombian Squad:
| Serial No. | Name | Position | Club |
| 1. | David Ospina | GK | Arsenal |
| 2. | Cristian Bonilla | GK | Atletico Nacional |
| 3. | Camilo Vargas | GK | Argentinos Juniors |
| 4. | Francisco Meza | DF | UNAM |
| 5. | Bernardo Espinosa | DF | Sporting Gijon |
| 6. | Helibelton Palacios | DF | Deportivo Cali |
| 7. | Johan Mojica | DF | Valladolid |
| 8. | Frank Fabra | DF | Boca Juniors |
| 9. | Jeison Murillo | DF | Internazionale |
| 10. | Cristian Zapata | DF | Milan |
| 11. | James Rodriguez (Captain) | MF | Real Madrid |
| 12. | Daniel Torres | MF | Independiente Medellín |
| 13. | Carlos Carbonero | MF | Sampdoria |
| 14. | Edwin Cardona | MF | Monterrey |
| 15. | Juan Fernando Quintero | MF | Rennes |
| 16. | Alexander Mejia | MF | Atletico Nacional |
| 17. | Macnelly Torres | MF | Atletico Nacional |
| 18. | Fredy Guarin | MF | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua |
| 19. | Radamel Falcao | FW | Chelsea |
| 20. | Felipe Pardo | FW | Olympiacos |
| 21. | Luis Fernando Muriel | FW | Sampdoria |
| 22. | Carlos Bacca | FW | Milan |
| 23. | Adrian Ramos | FW | Borussia Dortmund |
| 24. | Teofilo Gutierrez | FW | Sporting CP |
Obviously, Colombia has some world known footballer like James Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao, Carlos Bacca, Critian Zapata and so on coached by Jose Pekerman. James Rodriguez is also captain in this team and a very rare talented player. For his performance, he is picked up by Spanish giant club Real Madrid. He is an attacking midfielder or winger. He is in form now. The season of 2014-15 & 2015-16 in club football, he has totally played 42 apps and has got 17 goals. In International format, his last goal was against Chile by scoring 1 goal where they drawn by scoring 1-1 in FIFA World Cup Qualification 2018. Radamel Falcao is a famous forward who plays for the English popular club named Chelsea. Let’s take a look below where the possibly best eleven is listed.
Possibly Best XI:
- David Ospina (GK)
- Frank Fabra (DF)
- Cristian Zapata (DF)
- Jeison Murillo (DF)
- Helibelton Palacios (DF)
- James Rodriguez (Captain & MF)
- Daniel Torres (MF)
- Alexander Mejia (MF)
- Macnelly Torres (MF)
- Radamel Falcao (FW)
- Carlos Bacca (FW)
Coaching Staff:
- Manager- Jose Pekerman (Argentina)
- Assistant manager- Nestor Lorenzo (Argentina) ,Patricio Camps (Argentina),Pablo Garabello (Argentina)
- Physical Trainer- Eduardo Urtasun (Argentina)
- Goalkeeping Coach- Eduardo Nino (Colombia)
Bolivia Current Team Squad:
| SL No | Player Name | Position | Club |
| 01. | Daniel Vaca (Captain) | GK | The Strongest |
| 02. | Diego Zamora | GK | Bolivar |
| 03. | Carlos Lampe | GK | Sport Boys |
| 04. | Pablo Pedraza | DF | Real Potosi |
| 05. | Erwin Saavedra | DF | Bolivar |
| 06. | Jorge Flores | DF | Universitario de Sucre |
| 07. | Fernando Marteli | DF | The Strongest |
| 08. | Diego Bejarano | DF | The Strongest |
| 09. | Ronald Eguino | DF | Bolivar |
| 10. | Edward Zenteno | DF | Jorge Wilstermann |
| 11. | Jhasmani Campos | MF | Kazma |
| 12. | Alejandro Chumacero | MF | The Strongest |
| 13. | Erwin Sanchez | MF | Real Potosi |
| 14. | Samuel Galindo | MF | Petrolero |
| 15. | Jaime Arrascaita | MF | Bolivar |
| 16. | Pedro Azogue | MF | Oriente Petrolero |
| 17. | Damian Lizio | MF | Botafogo |
| 18. | Danny Bejarano | MF | Bolivar |
| 19. | Rudy Cardozo | MF | Bolivar |
| 20. | Walter Veizaga | MF | The Strongest |
| 21. | Gustavo Pinedo | FW | Sport Boys |
| 22. | Rodrigo Ramallo | FW | The Strongest |
| 23. | Yasmani Duk | FW | New York Cosmos |
Bolivia have some young talented player led by Daniel Vaca. Rodrigo Ramallo is one of the best forward now. If Bolivia can able to play according to their own capability, the next match against Colombia could possibly be contesting.
Possible Best XI:
- Daniel Vaca (Captain & GK)
- Edward Zenteno (DF)
- Jorge Flores (DF)
- Fernando Marteli (DF)
- Ronald Eguino (DF)
- Alejandro Chumacero (MF)
- Danny Bejarano (MF)
- Walter Veizaga (MF)
- Damian Lizio (MF)
- Rodrigo Ramallo (FW)
- Yasmani Duk (FW)
Coaching Staff:
- Head Coach- Julio Cesar Baldivieso
Head to Head:
- Total Played- 29
- Colombia Won- 13
- Bolivia Won- 7
- Drawn- 9
The statistics of head to head is very impressive for team Bolivia.They won 7 matches among 29 where drawn 9. But last three matches against Colombia,they lost. So, according to the current performance, Colombia is far better condition then Bolivia and they would possibly win the next match against Bolivia.
