Pre-Match Thoughts
More South American antics and a game overshadowed by the exploits of Luis Suarez. The Liverpool forward who likes to chomp on defenders has been handed a four month from any kind of football activity, a verdict that has brought many jokes about what this entails.
But without him, Uruguay are nowhere near the same team. The difference between their performance against Costa Rica and their next two games was a wide Suarez-shaped chasm.
Colombia won all three of their group games, looking impressive at times. They'll fancy their chances in this game, though I'm beginning to think my prediction (made yesterday) of a 3-0 victory to them may be a tad optimistic. Still, got to stick with your choices!
Drink?
On the Pilsner.
First Half
There's time when I question the wisdom of watching so much football. But then you see a goal like the one James Rodriguez scored for Colombia in this half and you know why. Control, turn, volley. Perfection. He's scored in all four games so far and no doubt the big dogs will be sniffing around him this summer, even though he's only been at Monaco a year.
Second Half
As suspected, Uruguay couldn't gather enough forward momentum to get back in the game, and when James Rodriguez concluded a fine team move, it was game over. They've never made the QF stage before, which is a nice story. If they had had Falcao fit, you'd have them as outsiders to maybe win the thing.
Result
2-0 to Colombia, who face Brazil next.
Hours Sleep Required
Around 11, I think.
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