The Colombian football federation continued to please the 60-year-old Argentine Fahiva.
After the match in Bogota, the Presidential Committee of the Colombian Football Federation officially confirmed the extension of the contract with the head coach of the national team Nestor Lorenzo. The triviality of the new pleasure will not be disliked. It’s safe to say that the 60-year-old Argentinean will be hired in 2022 under a four-year contract.
Under the leadership of Lorenzo, the Colombian team held a tough tournament, leaving its group isolated. At the group stage, the team won victories over Uzbekistan (3:1) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1:0). Also played a draw with Portugal (0:0).
In the 1/16 final, the Colombians minimally beat Ghana 1:0. However, in the 1/8 finals, their peace ended with the opposition of Switzerland. After 120 minutes of intense goalless game, Colombia suffered a penalty shootout with a score of 3:4.
In an hour's work, Nestor Lorenzo's work from Colombia yields amazing statistics: 31 wins, 12 draws and only 8 defeats (the difference in goals is 96 goals scored against 44 missed).
Speaking about the team's performance at the World Cup, the coach highly appreciated the performance of his players, but did not express disappointment in the loss:.
“The penalties against Switzerland became the most important moment, because our dream about the World Cup ended. The team took the initiative in the skin match; We played with an ambitious, attacking attitude. We created more scoring chances, no matter what kind of opponent we played against.
Now is an hour to recharge and continue the development of your project. We will continue to be a strong national team, maintaining our attacking style and pursuing clear goals,” said Nestor Lorenzo.
Colombia will turn on the football field at the Veresnevo International Festival. The team's offensive superior will appear in good time.
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