Partido Brasil Vs Colombia Mundial 2014

Brazil Beats Colombia 2-1 to Reach Semifinals of 2014 FIFA World Cup

Thiago Silva and David Luiz Score Goals to Secure Victory

Brazil advanced to the semifinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Friday after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Colombia.

Thiago Silva opened the scoring for Brazil in the 7th minute with a header from a corner kick. David Luiz doubled the lead in the 69th minute with a stunning free kick from just outside the penalty area. James Rodriguez pulled one back for Colombia in the 80th minute, but it was not enough to prevent Brazil from reaching the last four.

Brazil will now face Germany in the semifinals on Tuesday, July 8. Colombia will play Argentina in the other semifinal on Wednesday, July 9.

Match Summary

• Brazil: 2
• Colombia: 1

Goals

* Thiago Silva (Brazil) - 7th minute * David Luiz (Brazil) - 69th minute * James Rodriguez (Colombia) - 80th minute

Conclusion

Brazil's victory was a hard-fought one, but they ultimately deserved to win. They were the better team on the night and created more chances. Colombia can be proud of their performance, but they will be disappointed to have lost.