Venezuela v Colombia; 2014 World Cup Qualifier

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 Venezuela will host Columbia in South American World Cup Qualifier at Puerto Ordaz on 26 March 2013
In qualifiers Columbia is standing 3^rd with 16 points, where as Venezuela is in 4^th position with 12 points in group. Venezuela will try to win this thrilling contest to reduce the gap on Columbia.

Last time they met in World Cup Qualifying round in 2011 in Colombia 11-11-2011. Venezuela is slowly but indisputably indicating that they're not a team to be taken frivolously. After a exclusive showing during this summer's Copa America, they're also playing very well in  World Cup qualifiers, and Colombia dropped  the points against them following a 1-1 draw in World Cup that Venezuela may well have deserved to win. Venezuela got an excellent result away from home. Both teams are now in the top four in their qualifying group, in line to come in at the 2014 World Cup.

Head To Head Matches:

Played: 15

Colombia: 08 Wins

Venezuela: 03 Wins

Drawn: 04

In Fifa Ranking Venezuela is on 33^RD spot and Colombia is on 6^th spot. In South America Venezuela is on 10^th and Colombia is on rank no 2^nd behind Argentina.

Last 3 Performances Of Both Teams:

Colombia:

06-02-13                      GUA   1:4       COL    

14-11-12                      BRA    1:1       COL

16-10-12                      CMR   3:0       COL   

Venezuela:

14-11-12                      VEN    1:3       NGA  

16-10-12                      VEN    1:1       ECU   

11-09-12                      VEN    0:2       PAR              

The future of Colombian football looks bright, thanks to a successful revamp that has seen outstanding players from lower age categories gradually introduced into the squad. The team is full of talented players with huge European experience, such as Radamel Falcao, Fredy Guarin and James Rodriguez 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.

Venezuela proved to be well on the right track after surprising the watching world in the continental Copa America showpiece in Argentina in 2011, they finished 4th in the Tournament.

Players to Watch:

Venezuela: Luis Manuel Seijas and Franklin Lucena.

Colombia: James Rodriguez  and R. Falcao