Rafael Santos Borré and Colombia suffered a setback in their bid to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar after losing 1-0 at home to direct rivals Peru. Borré started the match in Barranquilla before being taken off in the 66th minute.
Uruguay’s 1-0 win over Paraguay means Colombia drop to sixth place in the South American qualifying table with three games remaining, three points behind Peru – now in fourth place – and two behind the Celeste.
Australia – who were without suspended Frankfurt midfielder Ajdin Hrustic – remain hot on the heels of Japan after beating Vietnam 4-0 in Asian qualifying. Japan overcame China 2-0 to stay one point above the Socceroos, who could replace the Blue Samurai in second place on Tuesday if they beat Oman and Japan drop points against group leaders Saudi Arabia.
Aymen Barkok, meanwhile, will be in Africa Cup of Nations action on Sunday when Morocco face none other than record title holders Egypt in the quarter-finals.
All internationals involving Eintracht players
| PLAYER | OPPONENTS | RESULT | COMPETITION | MATCH INFO | STADIUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aymen Barkok (Morocco) | Malawi | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations, Round of 16 | Tuesday 25 January, 20:00 | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaoundé |
| Rafael Santos Borré (Colombia) | Peru | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Friday 28 January, 22:00 | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla |
| Argentinia | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Wednesday 2 February, 00:30 | Estadio Antonio Vespucio Liberti (Buenos Aires) | ||
| Ajdin Hrustic (Australia) | Vietnam | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Thursday 27 January, 10:10 | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Oman | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Tuesday 1 February, 17:00 | Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat |
