Edwin Valencia insists Colombia's only focus is on qualifying for the Copa America quarter-finals, not finishing top of Group C, as they prepare for a crucial showdown with Peru.
Jose Pekerman's Colombia kept their hopes alive with a vital 1-0 victory over Brazil on Thursday, in a match that ended in controversy as Neymar was sent off after the final whistle when he appeared to kick the ball at Pablo Armero and then seemingly attempted to headbutt goalscorer Jeison Murillo.
"Now we have the opportunity to play well against Peru and achieve qualification," he said at a news conference ahead of Sunday's contest in Temuco.
"We have had the chance to see Peru's games. We know they are a rather difficult opponent. [They] try to exploit their forwards, who are strong and skilled.
"All of them will need to be watched. [We need] to be compact to get the three points and to qualify."
"It will be difficult, but we are going to try to win the match," he said. "They are also playing for their life so it will be difficult.
"We have to improve some aspects of our game, but winning is important now."
