Brazil 2: Thiago Silva 7′, David Luiz 68′ Colombia 1Rodríguez 80′ (pen)
Scoring summary: Thiago Silva (#3) 7' David Luiz (#4) 69'James Rodríguez (#10) 80' (P)
Brazil came into the Brazil World Cup 2014 quarter-finals with a tight win over Chile in the Round of 16 on the heels of a penalty shootout. And the press has been rattling Coach Scolari of Brazil, criticizing the passing win over Chile. Luis Felipe Scolari finally told the press in a pre-game briefing, "Go to hell." Brazil was under intense pressure going into the game against Colombia, one of the hottest new teams to reach the quarterfinals in the Brazil World Cup 2014.
Columbia's entry into the FIFA World Cup 2014 was celebrated by the rise of a new star, James Rodriguez, who was honed in finish crucial matches in the tournament with deadly skill and accuracy.He made his signature finish with a penalty in the 80', a consolation at best for Colombia.
Columbia had never won against Brazil in home territory and history has repeated itself again in the Brazil World Cup 2014. The last draw resulted in a 1-1 tie, which is the best Columbia has performed against Brazil.
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman told reporters,''This is a very tough moment for us,'' .Pekerman noted, ''We always had the dream of winning this match even though we knew Brazil would be a very tough opponent. We knew how decisive this was, and that any mistake would cost us.''
Estádio Castelão, Fortaleza` - Brazil lColombia
Team stats
12 Total shots 116
Shots on goal 531
Fouls 2351
%Possession (%) 49%
4 Corners
64 Saves
40 Offsides 30
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Road To Quarter-Finals
Brazil
Beat Croatia, 3-1
Drew with Mexico, 0-0
Beat Cameroon, 4-1
Beat Chile on penalties
Colombia
Beat Greece, 3-0
Beat Cote D'Ivoire, 2-1
Beat Japan, 4-1
Beat Uruguay, 2-0
David Luiz & Silva, childhood friends score against Colombia vs. Brazil quarters
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