1.  Colombian coach Javier Alvarez confidently predicted victory against rival Argentina.

2.  Colombian national coach Hernan Dario Gomez was also confident Asprilla would compete.

3.  Colombian coach Hernan Dario Gomez was looking forward to the sweet taste of revenge against Romania in World Cup group G..

4.  Colombian coach Javier Alvarez glared last week confidently predicted victory against rival Argentina.

5.  Contrary to what most local sports commentators have predicted, Colombian coach Jose Hernandez says he has no plans of devising a defensive strategy for a goalless draw.

6.  Ecuador is coached by former Colombian coach Francisco Maturana.

7.  Ecuador, ironically led by former Colombian coach Francisco Maturana, rarely troubled the opposition and was virtually eliminated from the tournament after losing its second consecutive match.

8.  Gomez said that by quitting, he was defending other Colombian coaches.

9.  Looking ahead to the quarterfinals, Colombian coach Javier Alvarez made eight changes to his lineup, including starting veteran Rene Higuita in goal.

10.  One of the loudest gripers was Faustino Asprilla, who went on radio and criticized Colombian coach Hernan Dario Gomez.