Uruguay lacks bite in their 2nd round clash with Colombia

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In the 28th minute, James Rodriguez is outside the area with his back to goal. He controls a pass with his chest, swivels on the spot and smashes a volley past Muslera that goes in off the crossbar.

Seriously - that's arguably the goal of the tournament so far.

Colombia take the lead in stunning fashion.



He's scored four goals and made four assists. Has there been a more outstanding player at this World Cup?

It's the James Rodriguez show.

That's his FIFTH goal of the tournament. That would have won him the golden boot in South Africa four years ago.

This time, the 22-year-old finished off a brilliant team move. An in-swinging Armero cross was smartly headed back across goal by winger Juan Cuadrado, and Rodriguez was on hand to score.



Colombia simply have too much for Uruguay, who just don't look like creating anything in the final third.

As for James Rodriguez... well, let's just say that he looks entirely at home on this stage. Such a classy operator."

Uruguay can't stop Rodriguez, so they're resorting to roughhousing the forward.

Full time and James Rodriguez's two goals see Colombia through to the quarter finals against Brazil after a solid performance against a negative Uruguayan side.

Colombia have made history.

They've reached their first ever World Cup quarter-final, where they'll meet Brazil next Friday at the Estádio Castelão in Fortaleza.

Just like Chile did earlier today, Colombia will pose one almighty test for the hosts.