Colombia Rolls Into Quarterfinals Courtesy of James Rodriguez

 

James Rodriguez was the star in Colombia's win. Photo Credit: Getty Images

 

Behind the golden foot of James Rodriguez Colombia steamrolled into the Quarterfinals by defeating Uruguay. This result also sets up a showdown on July 4th against the World Cup host Brazil.

 

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Uruguay Moves On With Victory Over Shorthanded Italy

Diego Godin proved to be Uruguay's hero in win. Photo Credit: MSN UK

 

Uruguay advanced to the Round of 16 by defeating a shorthanded Italy 1-0 at Estadios Das Dunas in Natal. Defender Diego Godin scored the lone goal in this match off a corner kick from Gaston Ramirez in the 81st minute. The goal was set up courtesy of a slick left footed curl pass into the box that glanced off the back and shoulder of a rising Godin past the diving Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and found its way into the back of the net.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Suarez's Star Shines in Uruguay's Win Over England

Luis Suarez leads Uruguay to win over England. Photo Credit: Getty Images

 

Despite undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery a month ago, Luis Suarez made a triumphant return scoring twice in Uruguay’s 2-1 victory of England in Group D play. Suarez scored the game winner in the 85th minute of play. He was able to get behind England’s defense and then blast a shot past the goalkeeper Joe Hart into the center of net.

By: Sunil Sunderraj