Venezuela vs Colombia live stream soccer world cup qualifying match online on HD TV
Venezuela Details:
Qualification history
As far as their South American rivals were once concerned, a game against Venezuela was a virtual guarantee of three easy points, La Vinotinto only scoring their first FIFA World Cup™ qualifier victory in the preliminaries for Spain 1982. That is no longer the case, however, and after finishing above Bolivia in the Germany 2006 competition, the Venezuelans then fared better than both the latter and Peru in the South Africa 2010 qualifying table. Their dream now is to push on and end their unwanted record of being the only South American team never to have reached the world finals.
The current crop
The clearest indication of the development of Venezuelan football, before the recent fourth-place finish at the 2011 Copa America, came with qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009 and a subsequent place in the last 16 of the competition. The youthful Cesar Farias, coach of that promising side, has been in charge of the full Vinotinto team since the start of 2008, and has a strong mix of seasoned performers and young talents at his disposal. They proved to be well on the right track after surprising the watching world in the continental Copa America showpiece in Argentina in 2011.
The key players
The pick of the youngsters who excelled at Egypt 2009 are Yohandry Orozco and Salomon Rondon, both of whom are now playing in Europe. Sharing star billing with them are experienced hands Juan Arango, Giancarlo Maldonado and Jose Manuel Rey.
Coach: Cesar Farias
Best performance in a FIFA competition: FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009 (Round of 16)
Former stars: Pedro Febles, Rafael Dudamel, Ruberth Moran
Colombia Details:
FIFA World Cup finals history
With the exception of Italy 1990, when the golden generation that included Rene Higuita and Carlos Valderrama slipped up against unfancied Cameroon in the Round of 16, Colombia have never made it past the group stage at the FIFA World Cup. In fact, an analysis of the other three campaigns reveals a disappointing combined record of six defeats, one draw and just two wins at the tournament.
The current crop
For the first time in many years, the future of Colombian football looks extremely bright, thanks to a successful revamp that has seen outstanding players from lower age categories gradually introduced into the squad. The team can count on talented players with considerable European experience, such as Radamel Falcao, Fredy Guarin and James Rodríguez among others, which has given the local fans and media hope that the South American nation can re-emerge onto the world stage in 2014. At the 2011 Copa America, Colombia's first big test on the road to Brazil, Los Cafeteros showed some quality football, but surprisingly tumbled out at the quarter-final stage to Peru.
The key players
With his sparkling form at Atletico Madrid, the prolific Falcao is now generally regarded as Colombia’s main attacking threat. The 25-year-old predator came to prominence at River Plate, first in the youth team and then with the senior side, before moving to Europe in 2009 where he won two Leagues, two Cups, three Super Cups and the UEFA Europa League with Porto, and then added another UEFA Europa League and European Super Cup with current side Atletico Madrid. As well as Falcao, the Colombians can count on the experience of Mario Yepes at the back, as well as the talents of Guarin, Giovanni Moreno and James Rodriguez in midfield and Teo Gutierrez up front.
Coach: Jose Pekerman
Best performances in a FIFA competition: FIFA U-20 World Cup UAE 2003 (Third place), FIFA World Cup Italy 1990 (Round of 16)
Former stars: Rene Higuita, Carlos Valderrama, Faustino Asprilla
Date:26/03/13
Time:19:30
Venue:Puerto Ordaz
Status:LIVE
Venezuela Details:
Qualification history
As far as their South American rivals were once concerned, a game against Venezuela was a virtual guarantee of three easy points, La Vinotinto only scoring their first FIFA World Cup™ qualifier victory in the preliminaries for Spain 1982. That is no longer the case, however, and after finishing above Bolivia in the Germany 2006 competition, the Venezuelans then fared better than both the latter and Peru in the South Africa 2010 qualifying table. Their dream now is to push on and end their unwanted record of being the only South American team never to have reached the world finals.
The current crop
The clearest indication of the development of Venezuelan football, before the recent fourth-place finish at the 2011 Copa America, came with qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009 and a subsequent place in the last 16 of the competition. The youthful Cesar Farias, coach of that promising side, has been in charge of the full Vinotinto team since the start of 2008, and has a strong mix of seasoned performers and young talents at his disposal. They proved to be well on the right track after surprising the watching world in the continental Copa America showpiece in Argentina in 2011.
The key players
The pick of the youngsters who excelled at Egypt 2009 are Yohandry Orozco and Salomon Rondon, both of whom are now playing in Europe. Sharing star billing with them are experienced hands Juan Arango, Giancarlo Maldonado and Jose Manuel Rey.
Coach: Cesar Farias
Best performance in a FIFA competition: FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009 (Round of 16)
Former stars: Pedro Febles, Rafael Dudamel, Ruberth Moran
Colombia Details:
FIFA World Cup finals history
With the exception of Italy 1990, when the golden generation that included Rene Higuita and Carlos Valderrama slipped up against unfancied Cameroon in the Round of 16, Colombia have never made it past the group stage at the FIFA World Cup. In fact, an analysis of the other three campaigns reveals a disappointing combined record of six defeats, one draw and just two wins at the tournament.
The current crop
For the first time in many years, the future of Colombian football looks extremely bright, thanks to a successful revamp that has seen outstanding players from lower age categories gradually introduced into the squad. The team can count on talented players with considerable European experience, such as Radamel Falcao, Fredy Guarin and James Rodríguez among others, which has given the local fans and media hope that the South American nation can re-emerge onto the world stage in 2014. At the 2011 Copa America, Colombia's first big test on the road to Brazil, Los Cafeteros showed some quality football, but surprisingly tumbled out at the quarter-final stage to Peru.
The key players
With his sparkling form at Atletico Madrid, the prolific Falcao is now generally regarded as Colombia’s main attacking threat. The 25-year-old predator came to prominence at River Plate, first in the youth team and then with the senior side, before moving to Europe in 2009 where he won two Leagues, two Cups, three Super Cups and the UEFA Europa League with Porto, and then added another UEFA Europa League and European Super Cup with current side Atletico Madrid. As well as Falcao, the Colombians can count on the experience of Mario Yepes at the back, as well as the talents of Guarin, Giovanni Moreno and James Rodriguez in midfield and Teo Gutierrez up front.
Coach: Jose Pekerman
Best performances in a FIFA competition: FIFA U-20 World Cup UAE 2003 (Third place), FIFA World Cup Italy 1990 (Round of 16)
Former stars: Rene Higuita, Carlos Valderrama, Faustino Asprilla
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