Bolivia Doubles Down on Altitude Advantage
South American Nation Aims to Boost Performance in World Cup Qualifier
Pushing the Limits of High Altitude Football
In a bold move, Bolivia has decided to host its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Chile at an even higher altitude than before. The match will now take place in the city of La Paz, which sits at an elevation of over 3,600 meters (11,800 feet) above sea level.
This decision comes after Bolivia's impressive performance in their previous qualifier, which was also played in La Paz. The team held Brazil to a 0-0 draw, a result that surprised many experts.
Bolivia's coach, Mauricio Soria, believes that the high altitude will give his team a significant advantage. "It's a unique weapon that we have," he said. "We're used to playing at this altitude, and it's very difficult for visiting teams to adapt."
There is some scientific evidence to support Soria's claims. Studies have shown that high altitude can improve endurance and lung capacity. However, it can also lead to fatigue and altitude sickness.
Bolivia's opponents, Chile, are aware of the challenges of playing at high altitude. "It's not going to be easy," said Chile's coach, Juan Antonio Pizzi. "But we're prepared for it. We've been training at altitude, and we're confident that we can get a result."
The match between Bolivia and Chile is scheduled to take place on March 28th. It will be one of the most highly anticipated matches of the South American World Cup qualifying campaign.
Key Points:
- Bolivia will host its World Cup qualifier against Chile in the high-altitude city of La Paz.
- Bolivia believes that the altitude will give them a significant advantage.
- Chile is aware of the challenges of playing at high altitude, but is confident that they can get a result.
- The match is scheduled to take place on March 28th.
Sources:
- BBC Sport: Bolivia to host World Cup qualifier in La Paz at even higher altitude
- The Guardian: Bolivia to host Chile World Cup qualifier at even higher altitude
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