Colombia have nothing to lose against Brazil: Gutierrez

Rio de Janeiro, June 29 (IANS/EFE) Colombian striker Teo Gutierrez says they have nothing to lose when they face Brazil in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup July 4 at the Estádio Castelão in Fortaleza. Colombia qualified for the last...

Colombia have nothing to lose against Brazil: Gutierrez

Rio de Janeiro, June 29 (IANS/EFE) Colombian striker Teo Gutierrez says they have nothing to lose when they face Brazil in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup July 4 at the Estádio Castelão in Fortaleza.

Colombia qualified for the last eight of the World Cup for the first time in history after beating Uruguay 2-0 in the Round of 16 Saturday, reports EFE.

The 29-year-old said they seek to write history, adding that they came to enjoy the tournament. He also said that facing the hosts will be hard because Brazil will have the support of the fans.

--IANS/EFE

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