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The look-back at how ATK boss almost took Bolivia across the line in the 1997 Copa America ....The Bolivian national team has seldom tasted success in international tournaments. Having made an appearance in the World Cup just once (1994) in the last 70 years, La Verde’s history has a shortage of tales of glory. However, current ATK boss Antonio Habas nearly provided them with one in 1997.After winning the 1963 Copa America at home, Bolivia failed to make a mark in any of the subsequent tournaments until 1997. In fact, they never finished above sixth during this period. But Habas led them to a silver medal in the 1997 edition with Brazil clinching the gold.The high altitude of the La Paz stadium (3637m) provides the home side with a massive advantage. While there is definitely some correlation between this and Bolivia enjoying a good record at home, other factors came into play for La Verde during that era.Editors' PicksBolivia had qualified for the 1994 World Cup in the USA but we…