Colombia’s recent participations in the Copa América have left many sensations in several campaigns, despite not winning the title, the disappointment is presented from the football point of view, such as the satisfaction of fitting in a good campaign. However, the absence of a new crown is conspicuous by its absence. And it is that on several occasions football or the results have not been the common denominator of the ‘tricolor’.
It should be remembered that in this edition of the competition, the format changed, leaving more possibilities for all the teams to qualify for the quarterfinals. Despite this, Colombia, by closing its participation in the group, but with the guaranteed quota, did not achieve a desired amount of points to avoid certain rivals in the next phase. The four duels played in this phase left Rueda with four units, waiting to know their place.
And it is that in the recent past, there are participations in the group stage that, from the sporting point of view, can be described as a failure. Starting in 2015, when he shared a group, coinciding with Brazil, Peru and Venezuela. In that edition, Pékerman’s men arrived with the label of favorites, however, they would qualify thanks to being one of the best third in the Cup, with four units. Later, they would be eliminated on penalties by Argentina in the quarterfinals.
You have to go back to 2007 to remember one of the recent disappointments in the Copa América, leaving a weak presentation. Sharing a group with Argentina, Paraguay and the United States, at that time, the ‘tricolor’ was commanded by Jorge Luis Pinto. A win against the Guarani by 5-0, then, the ‘albiceleste’ winning 4-2. On the last day, Colombia beat the North Americans, but they were the worst third, so they could not advance to the round.
For the 1997 edition, held in Bolivia, Colombia shared a group with Brazil, Mexico and Costa Rica. A victory against the ‘ticos’ with scores from Morantes, Cabrera and Arisrtizábal allowed the ‘tricolor’ to advance to the round with the best third party rule, to end up eliminated in the round of 16 against the hosts.
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