Sunday 29 June 2014

Brazil beat Chile on penalties, Colombia edge Uruguay to qualify for Quarter finals

Brazil have advanced to the Quarterfinals of the World Cup after beating fellow South Americans Chile 3-2 on penalties in the round of 16.

Les Celesao drew the first blood thorough defender David Luis while Chile equalized before the end of half time.

The pulsating encounter remained one goal appease after full time and extra time which took the match into penalty shootout.

Meanwhile in the other round of16 match on the night, Colombia triumphed over Uruguay beating their fellow South American side 2-0 with James Rodriguez giving a special performance to life his side past their neighbors.

Uruguay gasped for survival without their super striker Luis Suarez who is presently on suspension for biting.

Two of the four South Americans that made it through to the round of 16 have have advanced to the Quarter finals, Brazil and Colombia.

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