CAMILO DURAN made his international debut when he played a cameo role in Colombia’s 1-0 loss to Paraguay at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey this morning.
The Celtic striker got the nod from head coach Nestor Lorenzo to replace former Wolves frontman Jhon Arias in the 88th minute, but it was too late for the champions’ £6million recruit from Qarabag to save his country from defeat.
Duran was given a six-minute run-out as he picked up his first senior cap in the friendly.
GROUNDED…Camilo Duran appeals for a foul in Celtic’s 3-0 win over Aberdeen last month at Parkhead where he scored the opening goal.
Better times will surely follow for the lively forward who has netted five goals for the Hoops since his arrival.
A tense encounter was settled with a crisp low drive from Hugo Benitez 11 minutes after the turnaround.
Duran’s appearance may have been brief, but, looking on the positive side, it means he will be fit for selection to play in Celtic’s Premiership confrontation against Motherwell at Fir Park when the Premiership restarts a week tomorrow.
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