Colombia thwart Argentina in WC qualifier

After the break, Tabarez hoped that the presence of a wide midfielder on either flank would open up space to bring Suarez into play. By the end he had given up on all his usual defensive midfielders and was hoping that little Nicolas Lodeiro could ...

BUENOS AIRES, June 12, (RTRS): Strikers Falcao, Alexis Sanchez and Edinson Cavani all scored as Colombia ate into Argentina's lead, Chile notched a second successive win and Uruguay revived their hopes in South American World Cup qualifying on ...

(CNN) -- Table topping Argentina were held goalless by Colombia in a fiery South American World Cup qualifier which saw both sides end the match with 10 men. The first flashpoint came midway through the first half as Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain ...

Colombia striker Jackson Martinez believes nullifying Peru's highly-rated strikeforce will be the key to success in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Barranquilla. Colombia moved into second spot in the South American qualifying group after holding ...

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has suggested Lionel Messi will not be fit to play the World Cup qualifier with Ecuador next Tuesday. The Barcelona forward was called from the bench during the Albicelestes' 0-0 stalemate with Colombia in on ...

THE DAY REPLAYED Chile produced one of the most eye-catching results of Matchday 13 of then South American Zone qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil thanks to an away win over ailing Paraguay. This performance, allied to Venezuela's draw ...

The meeting between group leaders Argentina and third-placed Colombia is the pick of the four games on Matchday 13 of the South American qualifying competition for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. In the day's three other games, high-flying ...

One definite absence for Argentina is Fernando Gago, who will be unable to resume his partnership with Javier Mascherano in the middle. The Velez Sarsfield man has suffered a torrid 2013 with injuries, and will be replaced by Lucas Biglia in an ...

Appiah ranked 69th best coach in the World Black Stars manager, Kwesi Appiah is ranked the 69th best coach in the world, according to the Institute of Football Coaching Statistics (IFCS). Appiah, who turns 53 on June 30, moved three places up of his ...