World Cup

The world just lost its mind over this wonder goal by Colombia's James Rodriguez

byRyu Spaeth

January 8, 2015

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An instant contender for goal of the tournament. Behold 22-year-old James Rodriguez of Colombia, the breakout star of the World Cup:

The goal gave Colombia a 1-0 lead over Uruguay in their second round match (Colombia went on to win, 2-0).

It also caused Twitter to lose its mind:

That is a quite astonishing goal from James Rodriguez! Goal of the tournament so far.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 28, 2014

WHAT A GOAL! An absolutely top-drawer Yeboah
— Michael Cox (@Zonal_Marking) June 28, 2014

OH MY DAYS WHAT A GOAL!
— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) June 28, 2014