Albion’s Matias Orozco makes Colombia debut aged 18 | OneFootball

Matias Orozco made his Colombia debut at 18, coming on in the 71st minute as his nation drew 1-1 with Mexico in a friendly in Baltimore.

According to TheArgus.co.uk, Orozco joined Albion in the summer, then moved on loan to Spanish second-tier side Castellon. A strong start, including a goal in a recent 5-0 win over Tenerife, prompted Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo to call him up.

He said the call-up reflected his recent work, and that sharing a dressing room with outstanding team-mates made pulling on the shirt one of the most special moments of his short career and life. He hopes there are more occasions like this, learning as he goes.

His cameo was tidy rather than eye-catching. He felt he should have demanded the ball more, noting the opponent limited his touches, and said taking control and dictating play is what defines his style.

Colombia now prepare to face Paraguay in New Jersey on Friday evening, or 1am on Saturday our time, when Orozco could seek a second cap and may face Albion midfielder Diego Gomez.

Spain’s second tier does not pause for internationals, yet Castellon won 2-0 at Leganes on Monday without Orozco and Rodrigo Rego to stay top of the table. Rego, signed from Benfica in the summer, is with Portugal under-21s and was an unused substitute in a 2-1 defeat in Bulgaria.

Source: TheArgus.co.uk

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