Xavier Azkargorta named Bolivia coach

Xavier Azkargorta named Bolivia coach

Published Jul. 16, 2012 10:15 p.m. ET

Xavier Azkargorta, who coached Bolivia to its first World Cup appearance in 1994, was named Monday to return as the country's national team coach.

The Spaniard replaced Gustavo Quinteros, who resigned earlier this month following his club's poor form in World Cup qualifying.

Bolivia has struggled in qualifying with only four points in six matches and plays its next game in September against Ecuador.

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