Real Madrid midfielder became the only goal of the night with a shot from medium distance. A deep embrace between all players in the selection of Colombia with José Pekerman was the certification that the party would be a tribute to him and his mother, Raquel Krimen, who died Monday in Buenos Aires. When James Rodriguez scored a goal against Canada, they ran to the bank and espoused to Joseph, who was moved and shed a few tears.
Canada was a more demanding than El Salvador rival. A team organized at the back which provided few opportunities to Colombia and demanded full attackers.
From the beginning, led by Pekerman demonstrated hierarchy and put his bow to the Americans, even after an extraordinary collective play that the goal of Radamel Falcao, but was overturned by an out-existent, the national assembly showed its power.
When and despair gripped Colombians, because you could not see how to crack the Canadian arch, James Rodriguez scored a real goal after a foul against the 10th, Juan Fernando Quintero took a risk and first James finished from outside the area and ball was struck the right post into the back of the net. The celebration was all for Pekerman, who all the players were embracing to show their support for the hard times that.
The score was not important, in a friendly game things are evaluated over a marker and what is clear is that these two games it was positive. First, because the selection retaining the style that led him to excel in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil Second, because new players are called geared well.
Camilo Vargas interrupted 180 minutes and did not get a goal. Yeison Murillo was solid in defense and alongside Christian Zapata made a great pair. Santiago Arias at right back is no longer a promise but a reality. He was secure in defense and attack always provided, even in the disallowed goal was the one who got the pass to Falcao and the game against El Salvador also crossed for the Tiger held. James and Square in them being dangerous and destabilizing, and attack again Falcao accurate.
Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the attitude with the players faced the opportunity to wear the tricolor jersey. From the time when the anthem plays emotion they feel is demonstrated. Each ball, whether they are friendly games, going to death.
What comes
Next month will be two dates Fifa Colombia leverage to continue their preparation for the Copa America 2015 qualifiers Chile to Russia 2018 The president of the Colombian Football Federation, Luis Bedoya, New Jersey confirmed that these parties will be played on European soil against rivals that are yet to be confirmed, but is expected to be more demanding.
That call will be the last of a successful year in which the selection of Colombia never settled in unexpected places: Fifth World and third best team in the world, according to the ranking of the Fifa.
