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Colombia Faces Desperate Venezuela Away

The South American Qualifiers reach their final round this Tuesday (09), and Colombia faces Venezuela at the Monumental Stadium in Maturín at 8:30 PM (Brasília time). Coach Néstor Lorenzo has set the Colombian team without Jorge Carrascal, midfielder from Flamengo, among the starting eleven.

SEE COLOMBIA'S LINEUP:

Starters: Mier; Muñoz, Mina, Sánchez, Angulo; Lerma, Richard Ríos, Castaño; James Rodríguez, Luís Días, Suárez.

Jorge Carrascal remains on the bench for Colombia, as he also did not start the game against Bolivia in the initial lineup. Additionally, the Flamengo player was not called upon during the home match against the Bolivians.

HOW ARE BOTH TEAMS DOING?

Colombia, with Jorge Carrascal, is comfortably placed in the South American Qualifiers standings. The Colombian team overcame Bolivia in the previous round and secured a spot in next year's World Cup. Currently, the team led by Néstor Lorenzo holds the fifth position with 25 points.

On the other hand, Venezuela is fighting for its life against Colombia. The Venezuelan team is in seventh place with 18 points. If it remains this way, they will compete in the World Cup playoffs, potentially participating in the World Cup for the first time in history.

WHEN IS THE GAME?

Colombia, with Jorge Carrascal, faces Venezuela this Tuesday (9) at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Monumental Stadium in Maturín, in a match valid for the last round of the Qualifiers. Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the game.

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