Pekerman hails 'worthy' winners Colombia

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman feels his side were worthy winners of their Copa America Centenario quarter-final against Peru, despite needing penalties to qualify for the final four.

The likes of Carlos Bacca and James Rodriguez struggled to carve out the necessary openings in a compact Peru defence as the two sides played out a goalless 90 minutes in New Jersey on Friday, with Colombia triumphing 4-2 on penalties.

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