On June 28, Rio de Janeiro hosted the second match of the 1/8 finals of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. At the famous Maracanã stadium, the national team of Colombia met with the national team of Uruguay.
The match between the national teams of Colombia and Uruguay was considered one of the most unpredictable among the first eight playoffs of the football world Cup. This is no coincidence, because both teams have a high-quality selection of players capable of making a result. The game was seen as stubborn and entertaining.
In fact, everything turned out a little differently. The Colombian team continued to delight their fans with quality football, which even the Uruguayans could not oppose. The first half of the game was dominated by the Colombians. It was clear that the players of this team were better at handling the ball, their attacks were somewhat better and more dangerous. Therefore, the natural result of the first half was the goal of James Rodriguez on the 28th minute of the meeting. The Colombian striker took his partner's horse pass on his chest, and with the second touch struck from outside the penalty area. The blow turned out to be not only effective, but also effective. The ball dropped directly under the crossbar, and rebounded from the goal post. This goal by Rodriguez is one of the most beautiful goals in the championship. Colombia lead 1-0.
Before the break, the Colombians did not allow the Uruguayans to create scoring situations, the score on the scoreboard remained unchanged - Colombia won 1 - 0.
The Colombians started the second half of the meeting very actively. As in the first half, the superiority of the players of this team was felt. The result was the second goal of James Rodriguez in the 50th minute. After a sumptuous attack from the Colombian players, Rodriguez received a ball drop right in front of the goal. It was not difficult for the attacker to score another goal in the match. Colombia took 2 - 0. The joy of the fans of this national team knew no bounds, because the Colombian players beat their rival with seeming ease.
After the goal was scored, Colombia gave the territory to Uruguay, but the latter were unable to take advantage of this. One can single out a couple of dangerous shots from an average distance, as well as an exit to the goal of Pereira, but these situations did not end with the capture of Colombia's goal.
The final result of the meeting is 2 - 0 in favor of the Colombians. Uruguay is heading home, and Colombia's players will face Brazil in the quarterfinals, with no clear favorite in this pair. If the Colombians can defeat the hosts of the championship, it will not be a sensation, because from the first round the whole world is watching the amazing game of the national team of Colombia.
