Ospina proud despite Colombia defeat

David Ospina says Colombia can be proud of its World Cup campaign despite its elimination to England.

Published : Jul 04, 2018 10:20 IST

Colombia got eliminated from the World Cup after losing to England 4-3 on penalties.
Colombia got eliminated from the World Cup after losing to England 4-3 on penalties.
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Colombia got eliminated from the World Cup after losing to England 4-3 on penalties.

Goalkeeper David Ospina believes Colombia can walk away from Russia with its head held high after their elimination from the World Cup.

The South Americans drew 1-1 with England in its round-of-16 fixture, but it was knocked out of the tournament after a dramatic penalty shootout.

Ospina, 29, saved from Jordan Henderson before misses from Mateus Uribe and Carlos Bacca proved costly, and said he remained proud of Colombia’s performance.

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“We’re going [home] sad, but now is the time to raise your head,” he told Mundo Deportivo.

“[The team] left every ounce of sweat. We are running out of the adventure at the World Cup, but we are leaving with a clear conscience that we gave it everything on the field.

“As it is said, it is a lottery, there was fortune [saving Henderson’s penalty] at first, but then two failed and that’s how it is.”

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