These I think are the 6 teams that I want to qualify directly to the WC. I still consider paraguay better than Venezuela even though in 10 years venezuela may have surpassed them if they keep selling more players to europe.
Yes it looked really dark for them a few rounds ago, now they've beaten both brazil and argentina and look solid. We can really cherish our 3 points we got in asuncion. It was a good result.
Well this is a testiment that Argentina is getting weaker. But we aren't automatically the best team yet despite them getting worse.
I do admire him but with what Suarez recent comments it's concerning that a coach no matter how talented could bring disability to the relationship and team morale.
I would not mind Alfaro being our manager in the future. Although he would probably try and do some crazy things like have us play too defensive and in Bogota for Altitude advantage.
that's 100% right. That's why he's killing it in Paraguay. He's a king at defensive posturing and only picking out opportunities that are pretty much certain
Paraguays turn to face the Bolivian curse. Bolivia are 1-0 up after about 40 mins. It would really suck if such a crappy team as Bolivia would grab the last spot. Such a bad representative for conmebol. But if they keep winning all their homegames it will be a very realistic bet. They might even qualify directly if this continues.
It would only be cool for me because last time it was in the USA Bolivia made it but yes, they would not add much to the actual competition in terms of competitiveness in 2026. El Diablo Etcheverry and Platini Sanchez are not walking on the field for them any time soon.
Total BS penalty. The ref doesn't even check the VAR. They should add at least 15 mins if the refs are fair which they certainly arent.
The Ref has the right to talk to the VAR guys and say I had a good view I will not change my call. But yes it does get a bit controversial when they do that.
Some justice in the end. Paraguay was so close to grabbing the winner but Enciso was too unselfish. Had a perfect shot but preferred to pass. So it's between venezuela and bolivia right now the 7th spot. I guess I prefer venezuela since they have more players in europe and probably will represent us as conmebolians much better in the WC.