Colombia needed a late James Rodriguez goal to beat a resolute Bolivia 1-0 in Baranquilla.
Colombia, who came into the day a point outside the qualifying zone, needed a victory against ninth-placed Bolivia to keep pace with the top-five teams.
And Jose Pekerman’s men picked up the points in the 83rd minute through captain Rodriguez. Cuadrado won a penalty just inside the box and the Real Madrid star slotted home the rebound after his initial penalty was saved back into his path.
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