The Colombia National Team has already met its first objective in this World Cup: set foot in the next round by qualifying for the round of 32 of the World Cup in North America. The goal of Daniel Muñoz at the Akron stadium in Guadalajara gave the national team the victory against the difficult Democratic Republic of the Congobut one of the great architects of both was Juan Fernando Quintero.
The left-hander entered the field of play with the mission of pulling the strings of the Colombia National Team after replacing James Rodriguezthe orchestra director. The left-handed midfielder placed the pass that filtered through the Congolese defense so that Munoz He took a left foot and made the entire yellow-clad stadium explode with joy.
The celebration for Colombia’s victory against Congo. Photo:EFE
For Juanfer It was a pretty special match. He reached 50 appearances with the jersey of the Colombia National Team and he did it in a big way and doing what he likes most: giving goals. The Antioquian midfielder spoke about that mark that he reached and that left him in the golden books of Colombian soccer.
“The truth is, I didn’t know, I’m very happy. I think they are beautiful moments; we qualified and I am grateful to God for the 50 games, for the many moments in 14 years in the National Team, and very happy,” he said at a press conference.
Colombia National Team Photo:EFE
And he added about wearing the captain’s ribbon when achieving the mark: “The truth is, it doesn’t mean anything, it’s what we feel, and thanks to James, who gave me the ribbon. We are all leaders; it means a lot, it’s something nice and for my country and my National Team, always doing things well, and even when they don’t work out, we’re still there.”
The Antioquian analyzed the team’s victory against Congo and he was happy for the ticket to the next round, but he did not lose sight of the fact that there is another step to complete: finishing first in the group after the match against Portugal.
Daniel Muñoz. Photo:AFP
“Always, no one can relax here, and now we will face a great Selection. We are already classified, but that will set a tone for what is to come: facing a historic team like Portugal,” he explained.
The player of River Plate knows that next Saturday’s game against Portugal It will serve as a measuring stick. A win or a draw leaves the team first in group K, a defeat will leave it in second place.
Juan Fernando Quintero, with the National Team. Photo:Getty Images via AFP
“We are already classified, but that will set a tone for what is to come: facing a great team, a historic team like Portugal”, assured the player after Colombia’s victory.
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