Mario Yepes speaks to FIFA.com about how Colombia will benefit from new coach Jose Pekerman, why the Argentinian will be under less pressure because of his nationality, and the quality of Los Cafeteros' youngsters.
Argentina's 2006 FIFA World Cup™ coach Jose Pekerman has agreed to take the reins of Colombia as they seek to revive their stuttering campaign for Brazil 2014.
Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.
With 2011 coming to a close, FIFA.com takes a look back at the opening rounds of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014, in which coaching casualties, upsets and sumptuous goals all featured.
One point separates the top five teams in the South American Zone, with Argentina lying second after Lionel Messi helped them conjure up a win in Colombia.
Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero were on target in the second half as Argentina came from behind to defeat Colombia in Barranquilla in the fourth round of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014.
