The next match of Round of 16 first day was
between Uruguay and Colombia. This 2 teams met 38 times and Uruguay
historically have had the better of Colombia with 18 vitories. At the Estadio
do Maracana, Rio De Janeiro, these two team again fought to get into
quarter-finals.
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| Injured Falcao supported his team during the match at Estadio do Maracana |
The head to head statistics did not give Uruguay
the chance to push through the quarter-finals left with 2-0 in favour of
Colombia. Surprisingly all points made for Colombia came from the same person,
James Rodriguez at 28’ on the first half and at 50’ on the second half which
voted him Man of the Match.
JAMES
COLOMBIA
MIDFIELDER
has been elected Man of the Match
| 85MINUTES PLAYED | 43TOTAL PASSES | 2GOALS FOR | 4SHOTS |
Here are the half time and full time stats:
HALF-TIME:
As the two teams head back down the tunnel, James Rodriguez's superb strike is
the difference so far, though Colombia enjoyed the majority of the play during
the first 45 minutes. Uruguay looked dangerous at times on set pieces and
counter-attacks, but they only created a couple of true chances.
STATISTICS
COL
URU
Ball possession
| 19 | Fouls Committed | 17 |
| 8 | Attempts On Target | 9 |
| 10 | Shots | 16 |
| 2 | Total Goals scored | 0 |
| 0 | Penalties scored | 0 |
FULL-TIME:
James Rodriguez made all the difference tonight and his efforts see Colombia go
through to the quarter-finals, while simultaneously sending Uruguay home. The
No10's first goal will surely be in contention for goal of the tournament, and
despite a late flurry from La Celeste, Los Cafeteros were too strong for Oscar
Tabarez's team, and Colombia's win now sets up what should be a fantastic
quarter-final fixture against Brazil on Friday, 4 July in Fortaleza.
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