Radamel Falcao, the symbol of national team and Colombian football

News24xx.com - Radamel Falcao contributed one goal as Colombia crushed Poland. The captain is touted as a symbol of the national team and also Colombian football.

Colombia managed to keep up the race to get qualify for round of 16 in the 2018 World Cup as they defeated Poland with score of 3-0 in the second match day in Kazan Arena, Monday, June 25th 2018.

Team with the nicknamed La Tricolor started the scoring in the minute 40th through Yerry Mina, which closed the first half with score of 1-0. Two additional goals scored in the second half through the legs Falcao and Juan Cuadrado.

Falcao looked emotional in celebrating his goal, which was his first goal in the World Cup. Colombian coach, Jose Pekerman welcomed a goal from Falcao. Moreover, the Colombian captain is a symbol of the national team and Colombian football.

"I think (Falcao's goal) is one of the greatest excitements we have received tonight - he is a symbol of the national team and the symbol of Colombian football" Pekerman said as quoted from FIFA's official website.

"We always hope he can score goals and keep fit like today, we want to help him on a team so he can show all his skills and shine" he continued.

 

 

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