Round of 16…. Game #2
Colombia, who have looked pretty impressive in their group matches, take on a TOOTHLESS Uruguay side
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posted by United We Stand @ 3:46 PM
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
Colombia, who have looked pretty impressive in their group matches, take on a TOOTHLESS Uruguay side
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163 Comments:
Nice one, UWS. Let's hope that Colombia will take a bite out of Uruguay this afternoon. Still - I wish this one was Colombia v. England.
BOOM BOOM UWS! How witty! Does the winner of this match play Brazil in the quarters?
Here's the team news for this afternoon's match:
Colombia: Ospina, Zuniga, Zapata, Yepes, Armero, Aguilar, Sanchez Moreno, Cuadrado, Rodriguez, Martinez, Gutierrez.
Subs: Vargas, Arias, Carbonero, Guarin, Ibarbo, Mejia, Balanta, Bacca, Ramos, Quintero, Valdes, Mondragon.
Uruguay: Muslera, Maxi Pereira, Gimenez, Godin, Caceres, Pereira, Gonzalez, Arevalo Rios, Rodriguez, Cavani, Suarez Forlan.
Subs: Munoz, Fucile, Gargano, Hernandez, Stuani, Lodeiro, Perez, Ramirez, Coates, Silva.
Referee: Bjorn Kuipers (Holland)
Yes, indeed, MUR. Originally I was hoping for a Round of 16 match-up between Colombia or Ivory Coast and England today and then a Brazil v. England on the 4th of July.
I am one of the few people picked Colombia to go to the quarters for the first time ever in the World Cup.
Me too. Did you see my most recent email?
In a pathetic move, the Uruguay officials have laid out Luis Suarez's kit in the dressing room today. They never learn, do they?
I saw that and have corrected your point score. You're now tied with Matt after the group stage before today's result. And of course you've picked up three points so far today. So count that 37 points.
Yes. That is really horrible. he is obviously guilty. I mean stonewall. How do you excuse that or condone that?
Ta, mate. If Colombia win then I'm up to 40, closing in on the leaders.
They just said it's the first time since 1962 that four South American teams have played on the same day. They have had an awesome tournament.
They're off from the Maracana.
COME ON YOU COFFEE GROWERS.
Indeed - we're all pulling for Colombia today.
I get three more points if they win today.
James Rodriguez has had one hell of a tournament. In the words of UWS, where's the quality. Look at James.
Early free kick to Colombia, just outside the box.
Muslera punches away the free kick from James.
Zuniga fouled from behind on the break by Cavani. Should have been a booking.
Good hit there from the free kick by Cuadrado.
The free kick from about 40 yards out was deflected but the offside flag went up.
It's like a home match for Colombia as the fans are all going for Colombia.
A long range effort from Zuniga was fumbled by Muslera then gathered.
Zuniga tires a pop from forty yards - decent stop by Muslera allow it bobbled out. No one following up.
Colombia defeated Uruguay 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier when Suarez wasn't playing . More of the same please
I'd take a 4-niller.
Uruguay also lost 3-1 to the Ticos when Suarez wasn't playing. They are not the same team without him.
Well in mate.
Is UWS taking an afternoon siesta? The pets are.
WOW! the Coffee Growers have 71% of the possession. They need to make it count.
Diego Godin heads out a long throw for a Colombian corner.
Yeah - La Celeste are really under the cosh. They're really an average side without Suarez.
Jackson Martinez shoots wide after a header was blocked from the corner by James Rodriguez.
Absolutely. I agree.
Naughty by Arevalo Rios on Jackson Martinez.
A training pitch style corner there is ruled illegal for no apparent reason by the Dutch ref.
Zuniga shoots well wide from long range off a short free kick.
UWS is here but taking a break from blogging.
Aguilar down off a clash with Christian Rodriguez. It seemed accidental.
I hope he is watching the match. Any plans for this evening?
GOAL! What a goal by James!
GOAL !!! WOW ! MAGIC FROM JAMES RODRIGUEZ AS HE SCORES A WONDER GOAL WITH A LONG RANGE VOLLEY OFF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BAR . CHESTED IT DOWN THEN A SWEET LEFT FOOTED VOLLEY FROM THIRTY YARDS OUT.
Goal of the tournament so far by one of the rising stars in the game. How much is this kid worth now?
Goal of the tournament so far by one of the rising stars in the game. How much is this kid worth now?
Now in a four way tie for GBB. I don't think anyone picked him.As I Stated earlier, he is having one hell of a tournament.
Sanmchez heads out for a Celeste corner.
No one picked him, of course. He wasn't on anyone's radar.
The corner from Cavani is headed out by Jackson Martinez.
I agree with your LOB stutter. Definitely the goal of the tournament. I'd love to see him playing for United.
Dangerous free kick position now for Uruguay, who have come out of their shells.
The free kick from Cavani is curled wide.
Decent hit by Cavani there - just over the top.
They have to or else they will be out of the tournament.
The goal was something of biblical proportions as stated in the King James version.
Ted Gutierrez volleys straight at Muslera, trying to emulate King James.
Afters between Forlan and Yepes. This match is threatening to boil over.
Now some argybargy with Forlan. Should be in the book.
Great save by Ospina from Rodriguez.
I thought he should have.
Oles as the neutrals are Espresso fans today.
Nice one, mate!
All of Brazil are supporting Colombia, for sure.
Ta, mate. I'm in the mood.
A minute of added time.
Colombia deservedly lead 1-0 at the half thanks to a wonder goal by King James.
Half-time: Colombia leading through that sensational strike by James Rodriguez.
We're back on at the Maracana.
Alvaro Perreira wins a corner off of Jackson Martinez.
The corner from Forlan is well caught by Ospina.
Yepes has a header blocked for a corner off a free kick from James.
The corner is headed out by Arevalo Rios.
GOAL! James with a brace! He's now top scorer!
2-0 Colombia.
GOAL !!! 2-0 COLOMBIA AS JAMES RODRIGUEZ SCORES HIS SECOND. A CROSS FROM ARMERO WAS HEADED DOWN AND JAMES RODRIGUEZ EASILY FINISHED FROM CLOSE RANGE.
Nice header back, and we have a new golden boot leader. Let's see how many people picked him.
Wenger scouting James Rodriguez. I'm sure the Gooner and Simon would love to see him in the red shirt with white sleeves. I'd love to see him in a United shirt.
Good evening Red Devil. Nobody picked him. Are you still vacationing in Italia?
Let the flopping and simulation begin (or continue, for that matter).
Old man Forlan coming off perhaps for the last time. Stuani on for him.
Christian Stuani on for the ineffective Forlan and Sotton's Gaston Ramirez on for Alvaro Perreira. Two attacking moves.
Alvaro off now - a double move from Uruguay now.
I am indeed. I watched my Chileans go down with greater dignity than usual tonight, but the result was never in doubt.
I think that is the last time Forlan will play for Uruguay
Jimenez booked for foul on Ted Gutierrez.
When Chile plays Brazil, the Brazilian coach's strategy talk sounds like this: "You're taller, faster and stronger. Go win."
You should be proud of the Chileans.It was a great performance.Also, I agree with the simulation. It's been a problem in both matches today
I thought Chile outplayed Brazil for part of the match. It sure seemed as if Big Phil lacked ideas.
Rodriguez is on a hat-trick now - and who would bet against him.
James Rodriguez down and straight back up. He actually stepped on Cavani.
I surely would not unless he gets subbed for precautionary measures
Horrible foul on Cuadrado . Should have been a booking.
It will be good riddance to the thuggish Uruguayans.
I feel like the refs today have been quite good. There has been a ton of flopping, and these guys have not been buying much of it.
Zuniga wins a corner off of Martin Cacares,
The corner from James Rodriguez is headed away.
I agree, Red Devil. Webbie and the Dutch ref have done well under difficult circumstances.
I know that Mondragon is on the bench for Colombia, but is Higuita the third keeper?
Great save by Ospina from Christian Rodriguez. Useless cross from Cavani.
I think Mondragon would be third choice. He only cam on late against Japan , so he could be the oldest player to play in a World Cup tournament.
Abel Hernandez on for Alvaro Gonzalez. The final roll of the dice for Oscar Tabares.
Uruguay have to roll the dice now - less than half an hour to get the two goals back.
Jackson Martinez fouls Christian Roidriguez about thirty yards from goal.
Alex Mejia on for Ted Gutierrez.
Christian Rodriguez has a shot blocked by Yepes for a corner that is headed over by Cavani.
I think this one is done and dusted.
That's what they miss with Suarez not being there. Great ball in from Cavani but no one with bite is on the end of it.
BOOM BOOM !
Is it just me, or does Muslera seem remarkably insecure for a keeper who's held the top spot on his national team for years?
I am feeling a bit peckish. I would like to sink my teeth into a nice meal!
He might be , but that's probably the best they have .
Ospina tips away a cross from Stuani. Not taking any chances. The corner from Gastom Ramirez is headed well wide.
what a whiff by Yepes. Looked like me these days.
It's been a toothless performance from the Uruguayans despite the biting tackles.
Evening, Red Devil! Sorry I didn't see you come on earlier. Your Chileans went out with a good deal of grace. Just a paint job on the crossbar away from destroying Brazilian dreams.
Not red?!?!
Evening, Red Devil! Sorry I didn't see you come on earlier. Your Chileans went out with a good deal of grace. Just a paint job on the crossbar away from destroying Brazilian dreams.
Evening, Red Devil! Sorry I didn't see you come on earlier. Your Chileans went out with a good deal of grace. Just a paint job on the crossbar away from destroying Brazilian dreams.
Diego Lugano , on the subs bench, booked for kicking the ball away and misses the next match. A COPA America match?
Extraordinarily lenient from the Dutch referee there. Ramirez certainly looked to kick out there.
Will Lugano ever play another international match?
Chile gave them a good scare, but the better team went through.
what a block by Ospina from Maxi Perreira. Finally , some skill from the Uruguayans.
a bit of luck for Pereira, but the keeper is paying attention
Did you think? I was distinctly unimpressed by Brazil today. They looked incredibly nervous where Colombia are just playing for fun.
I thought Chile were unlucky. I am not sure about Lugano. I wouldn't play him. It;s time for Uruguay to rebuild.
Freddy Gurain on for the excellent Cuadrado.
For some reason Muslera has been off color in this tournament. I've been more impressed by him in earlier tournaments.
The good news about Colombia's victory is that the Colombian government has promised to release 20 million tons of cocaine throughout the world, so it will be a heck of a party tonight.
Agreed. Uruguay are an aging outfit, overly reliant on a headcase of a striker. Rebuilding to start tomorrow.
It sure will.It should last for several days.,
Bizarre news out of Bogota, that.
Godin wins a free kick.
Atrocious free kick from Gaston Ramirez. A really toothless performance from the Uruguayans today.
I agree Brazil did not play well, but they usually struggle to impress versus Chile, probably because they don't take them seriously.
However, there is a distinct lack of creativity in the squad. Their only strategy seems to be: get the ball to Neymar (sounds a bit like Argentina).
Ospina does well to turn a shot from Cavani around the post.
Cavani keeps on plugging. Near post shot there smothered by Ospina.
Adrian Ramos on for James Rodriguez , who gets a deserved ovation.
The goalscorer James Rodriguez coming off now - he's done enough. They'll need him at his best on Friday against Brazil.
Agrred Red Devil about your assessment of Brazil and Argentina.
With that heading prowess, Godin should be the next Atletico player that Chelsea poaches.
They sure will . I would love to see him running at Sideshow,Dani Alves, and Marcello.
Down to the waning moments now.
who have Chelsea poached from Athletico? Courtois is on loan to Athletico from Chelsea and Liverpool were the ones that poached Torres from Athletico.
I wouldn't be surprised if Mourinho weren't looking at him.
Uruguay should have no complaints. They have been totally dominated.
Aren't Chelsea in for Diego Costa?
I could see him wanting Godin.
I think so. I see what red Devil was saying.
Three minutes of stoppage time.
One of the nice things about Holland or the Germans is that there are genuinely multiple players who fell empowered to try to score. With Brazil (Neymar), Argentina (Messi) or Uruguay (Suarez), and even Chile to a degree (Sanchez) it often seems like they are too reliant on a single offensive player. I can understand that if you're Australia and have Cahill, but these other teams have plenty of talent.
yeah. I meant the future purchases from Atletico.
yeah. I meant the future purchases from Atletico.
Colombia with a comprehensive 2-0 win vs Uruguay and are in the quarters for the first time ever.,
Pretty good start to the knockouts. I'm psyched. Let's hope tomorrow keeps up the excitement.
Brazil are only so reliant on Neymar by Big Phil's design as he decided to bring the likes of Leandro Damiao, Pato, Coutinho, and the two guys at CSKA Moscow. No one has ever rated either Fred or Jo.
I am surprised that Oscar has been as ineffective as he's been so far. I like him a lot.
I hope so, too. I agree with you about the Dutch and Germans. Two great teams with lots of attacking options.
I agree about the South American sides. You can Rodriguez of Colombia , but he is a special talent. I had misunderstood your Athletico statement, but you are correct./
I agree. I continue to look forward to the knockout matches. A great start to the knockout stages.,
Great day, today.
I feel like Colombia's offense is more variable. Sure, Rodriguez ends up getting the goals, but they don't seem to funnel their offense through him.
good night to all!
Before I leave, I will make a risky pick. When Colombia plays Brazil, the South American team that usually wears yellow will win.
Good night Red Devil. I agree with you about Colombia and definitely a risky pick. You're going out on a limb. Have a great rest of the day, Bob. I look forward to chatting with everyone tomorrow.
CHEERS!
Goodnight, Red Devil - that's a good shout for the yellow team.
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