The match between Bolivia y Colombia this was disputed Thursday October 10 in it El Alto Municipal Stadium. The Verde came from two consecutive victories and sought to maintain its streak against the coffee growerswho defeated the Argentine National Team on the last double date in September.
The team led by Nestor Lorenzo He had a great start in the Qualifiers and was the only one who remained undefeated so far.
The National Team led by Argentine Néstor Lorenzo remains undefeated in the South American Qualifiers (Photo by RAUL ARBOLEDA / AFP)RAUL ARBOLEDA – AFP
The group led by Oscar Villegas He is in a great moment, since he positioned himself near the playoff position and has won his last matches. Against Colombia he played with a man less from the 20th minute, when Hector Cuellar received a red card. Despite the disadvantage, Miguel Terceros scored the 1st goal of the game 12 minutes into the second half and made it 1-0 for Bolivia.
During the entire second half, Colombia did not find a way to achieve the tiethe local team was able to contain the last quarter of the field and took the three points. A match that breaks the undefeated record of the coffee growers in the qualifying rounds and gives a new look to Bolivia within the competition, It is the third consecutive victory for those from the Altiplano.
Those led by Óscar Villegas have just won two in a row and are excited about a possible qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada (Photo by AIZAR RALDES / AFP)AIZAR RALDES – AFP
The Argentina remains at the top of the rankings with 18 pointsclosely followed by Colombia with 16, Uruguay with 15 y Ecuador with 11 units. For his part, the Bolivia is in fourth position with 12 points and aspires to increase to continue with chances of qualifying for the next World Cup.
The development of the South American Qualifiers is shown very competitivewith several teams fighting for privileged positions. Today’s confrontation will be key to define if the coffee growers They will be able to reaffirm their supremacy or whether the Bolivians will be able to take the hit.
Since the first time they met in 1938, both teams faced each other in 32 occasions. The Colombians demonstrated their superiority by taking the victory in 16 of those meetingswhile the Bolivians managed to win in only 6 opportunities. The remaining 10 matches ended in draws.
This history puts into perspective the challenge that those led by Oscar Villegas. However, despite the inferiority in the history and quality of its individuals, the Bolivian National Team is always a feared opponent in more than 4,000 meters above sea level.
THE NATION
Colombia’s Undefeated Streak Comes to an End at the Hands of Bolivia
In a shocking turn of events, Colombia’s undefeated streak in the South American Qualifiers has been broken by Bolivia. The match, which took place on Thursday, October 10th, at the El Alto Municipal Stadium, saw Bolivia emerge victorious despite being down a man due to a red card.
Bolivia’s win over Colombia marks a significant upset in the Qualifiers, considering Colombia’s impressive start to the tournament. According to [[3]], this victory is a rare one for Bolivia against Colombia, with their last meeting ending in a 3-0 victory for Colombia on June 15, 2024 [[1]].
Colombia’s team, led by Oscar Villegas, had been on a hot streak, having defeated the Argentine National Team in their last double date in September. However, they were unable to find a way to tie the game against Bolivia, despite having a man advantage from the 20th minute [[article]].
On the other hand, Bolivia’s team, led by Nestor Lorenzo, has been having a great start in the Qualifiers, with this win being a testament to their strength and resilience. Despite being down a man, they were able to contain Colombia’s attacks and secure the three points.
This victory breaks Colombia’s undefeated record in the Qualifiers and marks a significant turning point in the tournament. As the Qualifiers continue, it will be interesting to see how Colombia bounces back from this loss and how Bolivia uses this momentum to propel themselves further in the tournament.
According to the head-to-head record between the two teams, Colombia has been the dominant team, having won most of their encounters [[2]]. However, this win for Bolivia will surely give them a much-needed confidence boost and a chance to narrow the gap between them and Colombia.
this match has been a thrilling upset in the Qualifiers, and it will be exciting to see how the rest of the tournament unfolds.
