Rodriguez the toast of Brazil - but is he better than Bebe?

World Cup whispers: Rodriguez rocks Uruguay, Brazilian tempers flare, Greek integrity

James Rodriguez
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A ROCKET FOR RODRIGUEZ...

Two goals from James Rodriguez, including a contender for goal of the tournament, sent Uruguay packing on Saturday as Columbia booked a place in the quarter-finals for the first time. Much of the build-up focused on the absent Luis Suarez, but he was quickly forgotten when Rodriguez struck in the 28th minute. Controlling a header on his chest, with his back to goal, the Columbian spun and smashed a left-foot volley in off the crossbar. Rodriguez doubled Columbia's lead after the break, taking him to the top of the Golden Boot competition.

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