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Colombia come from behind to down the USA

Colombia beat the USA 2-1 in an international friendly in London on Friday night.

Jose Pekerman's Los Cafeteros produced a come-from-behind victory at Craven Cottage, the home of Fulham FC, to further strengthen their status as the world's third-ranked nation.

Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore put the US ahead when converting from the penalty spot in the 10th minute but Colombia hit back on the hour-mark after dominating play.

The equaliser came when James Rodriguez played a ball into the path of Carlos Bacca who took a touch around Brad Guzan before slotting home his third goal in as many international outings.

Teofilo Gutierrez provided the killer blow for Colombia when heading home a lofted cross from Edwin Cardona in the 87th minute to give his side their third friendly win in succession.

The US next meet the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Friday while Colombia will prepare for their trip to Ljubljana to take on Slovenia on the same day.

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