The Boca Juniors striker, who joined from Juventus earlier in the day, revealed that while he was happy to see his side move on to the semi-finals, he was pleased to get a bit of redemption after being left out of the Argentina national team for three years under Alejandro Sabella.
“This victory is for my teammates, not just me: this is football, it allows you to have revenge,” Tevez stated while speaking to reporters after Argentina’s 5-4 victory on penalties against Colombia.
“What has happened has happened: I am happy to be part of this group. We played well, a fantastic match and we knew that it would be difficult for Colombia.
“It is impossible to play in this team if they play like this, but I look to play my part from the bench, giving my all when I take the field.
“When the ball went into the back of the net I thought about my family, whom I always miss.”
Argentina will meet the winner of Brazil v Paraguay in the Copa America semi-finals on June 30.