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Brazil dispatches Colombia to set up German clash

Segun Adebowale by Segun Adebowale
July 5, 2014
in Brazil 2014, Football, Sport
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Brazil continued their unconvincing pursuit of home FIFA World Cup glory by edging out Colombia 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
Tipped by some to exit against a side who have been the talk of the tournament, Luiz Felipe Scolari’s men progressed, thanks to goals from Thiago Silva and David Luiz in Fortaleza, the latter a superb 25-yard free-kick.
Man-of-the-moment, James Rodriguez, pulled one back from the spot for Colombia in the 80th minute, yet Brazil held on to book a semi-final meeting with Germany.
However, Brazil will head into the last four with a series of worries, most notably the suspension of Silva and an injury to star man, Neymar.
Silva picked up a needless yellow card in the second period, while Neymar was carried off on a stretcher late on to put a dark cloud over Brazil’s win.
The duo’s potential absences, combined with another workmanlike showing, will do little to dispel claims from the likes of Diego Maradona that Brazil are not good enough to win the tournament.
Much had been made of Brazil’s perceived mental frailties ahead of the match, with players coming under fire for crying during renditions of the national anthem and Scolari’s decision to call in a sports psychologist grabbing headlines.
Despite such scrutiny, the hosts made a flying start to surge ahead after seven minutes.
Silva was the hero, sneaking behind Carlos Sanchez and kneeing home at the back post from close range after Colombia fatally failed to clear Neymar’s corner.
The second period did not assume the same pace, with Jose Pekerman’s side failing to find the fluency that has been their calling card.
With chances few and far between, it took a moment of brilliance from Luiz to leave Brazil on the brink of the last four after 69 minutes.
Rodriguez, so often Colombia’s star, crucially brought down Hulk 25 yards from goal, paving the way for Luiz to send a stunning curler beyond Ospina.
But just when it seemed a nation could calm down, there was a twist when Julio Cesar felled Carlos Bacca in the area.
The goalkeeper was fortunate not to be shown a red, although that had little impact on tournament top-scorer, Rodriguez, who continued his record of scoring in every game when he coolly sent Cesar the wrong way.
As if the tension was not palpable enough, many in attendance were left with heads in hands late on as Neymar was taken from the field.
The departure of their talisman did not stop his teammates from defending outstandingly, although Brazil’s win came at a cost.

Tags: BrazilBrazil 2014ColumbiaDavid LuizFelipe ScolariJames RodriguezNeymarWorld Cup
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