Colombia names squad for New Zealand, Australia football friendlies

BOGOTA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo named uncapped midfielder Gustavo Puerta in his squad on Friday for soccer friendlies against New Zealand and Australia.

Puerta, who plays for Spanish second-tier club Racing Santander, has been an unused substitute on four occasions since earning his first international call-up for World Cup qualifiers in June.

As expected, Lorenzo also included