Colombia coach Jose Pekerman was satisfied after a much-needed 3-2 win over Bolivia in World Cup qualifying.
Edwin Cardona scored a dramatic late goal to see Pekerman's men edge to their second win in five qualifiers.
"Sometimes the results do not give you everything," he said.
"But it is a step forward for Colombia and we could show here in La Paz that we're alive and continue with aspirations for qualification."
But a Juan Carlos Arce penalty and Alejandro Chumacero goal levelled proceedings before Cardona's late winner.
"The first half was within expectations for us," Pekerman said.
"We knew that the plan was a long game that is going to have difficulties.
"We left with an important advantage, but after Bolivia reacted in a good way and that complicated the game for us."
