14 Apr 2004 20:57 UTC
Bolivian Football Federation president Walter Castedo said Blacutt was hired because he is Bolivian and because of his considerable experience. Blacutt coached the national team in 1991, as well as several top clubs in Bolivia and Ecuador.
Some information for this report provided by AFP and AP.
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Ramiro Blacutt has been named as the new coach of the struggling Bolivian national football team. The native Bolivian replaces Uruguayan Nelson Acosta, who was fired last week because of the team's poor performance in the South American zone World Cup qualifying series.
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The new coach urged Bolivian clubs to help the national team by releasing players as early as possible before matches. Bolivia is currently last in its 10-team group with a record of one win and four losses for only three points
