Brazil defeated Colombia 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal match at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil on Friday. The home team will next face Germany, who beat France 1-0 earlier in the day, in the semi-finals on Tuesday, July 8.Brazil was dealt a huge blow central over the second-half when Silva was retained for barging into clear the ball.
Brazilian worries were settled in the 69th tiny when Luiz sent a delightful dipping free kick high past Ospina from fully 30 meters.
Colombia was back in the game 10m from time when supernumerary Carlos Bacca was toppled by Julio Cesar inside the area.
Brazil goalkeeper was lucky just to see a yellow valentine from Spanish adjudicator Carlos Velasco Carballo. But he could do nothing to stop Rodriguez rolling home his sixth goal of the tournament from the resultant forfeit.
Scolari’s men saw out the final few minutes, but there could be more bad news ahead as they wait for news of Neymar’s fate.
Prediction octopus between BRAZIL Vs COLOMBIA
Total football played: 25 matches
BRAZI Win: 15 matches
COLOMBIA Win: 2 matches
DRAWS: 8 matches
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