Match 27 - Colombia 5-0 Panama
James Rodríguez scored one goal and was the assist on two others in a first half where Colombia took full advantage of meeting one of the surprise group qualifiers. Tow further goals in the second half handed them a healthy win to celebrate their 27th consecutive unbeaten game.
For Panama, a great tournament but this was a game too far.
Match 28 - Uruguay 0-0 Brazil
Brazil's unconvincing form continued as they failed to turn possession into pressure and couldn't find a way past a team reduced to ten players for the final twenty minutes of the match. In the penalty shoot out Éder Militão had a shot saved and new Juve signing Douglas Luiz struck the post to see them lose 4-2.
Uruguay will be happy to progress, and hope for more clinical finishing against Colombia in the Semi-Final.
| Match Number | Teams | 1st Half Score | 2nd Half Score | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Colombia v Panama | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5-0 |
| 28 | Uruguay v Brazil | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Matchday Goals | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| Total Tournament Goals | 26 | 36 | 62 |
Tomorrow, a small round up of the Quarter-Finals, and a preview of the Semi-Finals
text by stuartcturnbull art by CONMEBOL & altered by stuartcturnbull