Argentina vs Colombia: A Historical Rivalry
From Copa America to World Cup Qualifiers
Argentina and Colombia have a long and storied rivalry in football, dating back to the early days of the Copa America. The two teams have met 38 times in total, with Argentina holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record with 19 wins to Colombia's 12. The two teams have also drawn seven times.
In recent years, the rivalry between Argentina and Colombia has been particularly intense, with the two teams meeting in the Copa America final in 2011 and the World Cup qualifiers in 2017. In the 2011 Copa America final, Argentina defeated Colombia 4-2 on penalties after the match finished 0-0 after extra time. In the 2017 World Cup qualifiers, Argentina defeated Colombia 3-0 in Buenos Aires and 1-0 in Barranquilla.
Copa América 2011
The first half of the Argentina vs Colombia match in Copa América 2011 was a tense and evenly matched affair. Both teams had their chances to score, but neither team could find the back of the net. The second half was more open, with Argentina eventually taking the lead through a goal from Lionel Messi. Colombia fought back and equalized through a goal from Radamel Falcao, but Argentina ultimately won the match 2-1 thanks to a late goal from Sergio Agüero.
Fifa World Cup Qualifying - Conmebol
The Colombia vs Argentina Fifa World Cup Qualifying - Conmebol game on November 15 2011 was a must-win match for both teams. Colombia needed a win to keep their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup alive, while Argentina needed a win to stay top of the table. The match was played in a hostile atmosphere in Barranquilla, and it was Colombia who took the lead through a goal from Teófilo Gutiérrez. Argentina equalized through a goal from Lionel Messi, but Colombia eventually won the match 2-1 thanks to a late goal from Radamel Falcao.
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