Fatai Alashe shares his unforgettable experience during the U-23's Olympic Qualifying Match in Colombia

In front of an estimated 20,000 Colombian fans at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe and the U-23 Men’s National Team gutted out a crucial 1-1 draw Friday in the first leg of the 2016 Olympic Qualifying Playoff against Colombia. If the sweltering 90 degree Fahrenheit pitch-level temperature wasn’t enough to battle against the Colombian home side, Alashe and his teammates dealt with their fair share of obstacles on and off the pitch surrounding their all-important qualifying fixture. Ahead of Tuesday’s second leg in Frisco, Texas, we take a look back at Alashe’s recollection of his unforgettable experience in Barranquilla.