Argentina faces Colombia in Copa America 2015 quarterfinals

The stars from Manchester United Angel Di Maria and Marcos Rojo are hot and ready for Argentina's Copa America quarter-final run against Colombia, as they continue their chase of a whopping 15th continental title on Friday night.


Argentina secured a slot in the quarter finals after tying up to Paraguay and leading against Uruguay and Jamaica. In fact, they have a game to spare though they are not in beast mode yet in Chile, where the competition is being hosted. Di Maria and Rojo played as starters in all three group games. Di Maria was impressive in their last outing hitting the bar and helped Gonzalo Higuain’s 11-th minute goal, 1-0 over Jamaica.

The will proceed to Friday’s quarter-final against Radamel Falcao's Colombia. Game starts at 20:30 local time and 23:30 BST. It’s a battle both sides wish not to go through, but with a team with amazing attacking talents and the desire to go to the finals of COPA America 2015; this match is something you do not like to miss.

What would Argentina like to happen in this match is winning and not to repeat history. For one night in 1993, the Colombians looked invincible and commendable of the applause they received. Even Diego Maradona would agree with that as Colombia scored 5 to nothing against Argentina. Will it happen again?

Both teams are not really in their top form in the group stage but still accomplished their goals and paved their way to the quarter finals.

Argentina might have managed to get out of group stage in good standing but it was not that easy as many fans expected. Paraguay, Uruguay and then Jamaica are very determined in their defensive tactics and the white and sky blue have problems in adding up goals.

Amidst the struggles, majesty of Lionel Messi is still on the play. He is the magic which Argentina often finds their way to goal; either he or others do it with his help. In this game where Argentina is perceived to be in a tricky position for them, they will no doubt go their best player.