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Match 6 Calabar - UJ Esuene Stadium
weatherCode9
25 October
Colombia
2:1
Netherlands
2:1 (0:0)
  • Fabian CASTILLO (56')
  • Deiner CORDOBA (72')
  • Oguzhan OZYAKUP (69' PEN)

Referee Jerome DAMON (RSA)

Summary

Cool Colombia edge Dutch

Cool Colombia edge Dutch

 In a fascinating clash between Europe and South America, Colombia proved themselves to have that little extra bit of class to beat the Netherlands 2-1 and go joint top of Group C at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 after one match. The Cafeteros opened the scoring through Fabian Castillo and, after the determined Dutch equalised from the spot, the outstanding Deiner Cordoba sealed the deal ...

Highlights

Line-up

COL
NED
Substitute(s)
Coaches
VIAFARA Ramiro (COL)
(NED) Albert STUIVENBERG
Officials
  • Referee: Jerome DAMON (RSA)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Enock MOLEFE (RSA)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Kenneth CHICHENGA (ZAM)
  • Fourth official: Carlos BATRES (GUA)
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

  • Oguzhan Ozyakup of the Netherlands celebrates his goal against Colombia in Calabar
  • Action picture during the game between Colombia and Netherlands in Calabar
  • Action picture during the game between Colombia and Netherlands in Calabar
  • Colombian Castillo celebrates after scoring against Netherlands in Calabar
  • Colombian Castillo scores against Netherlands in Calabar
  • Colombian players celebrate after scoring against Netherlands in Calabar
  • Netherlands Ozyakup scores against Colombia in Calabar
  • Colombian players celebrate after scoring against Netherlands in Calabar
  • Carlos Robles (right) and Oguzhan Ozyakup during the game between Colombia and Netherlands

Quotes

The Dutch were very good and we knew they would be. These players are young and even though not every one of them followed instructions tonight, we got the job done. Up next we will play Iran, who are a very good side. We will give them the appropriate respect." Ramiro Viafara, Colombia coach.

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    STATISTICS
    ColombiaStatisticsNetherlands
    9Shots13
    3Corner kicks2
    2Yellow cards1
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    45%Possession (%)55%