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World Cup | Quarter-Finals
Jul 4, 2014 at 9pm UK
2-1
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Napoli stand by Juan Zuniga over Neymar injury
Napoli insist that the injury suffered by Neymar at the hands of their defender Juan Zuniga was an "accident".
Jul 8, 15:04
Thiago Silva: 'Juan Camilo Zuniga tackle on Neymar was cowardly'
Thiago Silva hits out at Juan Camilo Zuniga for what he describes as a "cowardly" tackle on Neymar.
Jul 8, 02:10
No punishment for Colombia's Juan Camilo Zuniga
FIFA confirms that Colombia's Juan Camilo Zuniga will face no action for his challenge that ruled Neymar out of the World Cup.
Jul 7, 17:24
Brazil appeal Thiago Silva suspension
Brazil lodge an appeal to overturn Thiago Silva's second yellow card of the World Cup which has ruled him out of Tuesday's semi-final.
Jul 6, 16:31
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'Neymar couldn't feel his legs'
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari reveals that Neymar could not feel his legs after fracturing a vertebra in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 6, 14:31
Doctor: 'Telling Neymar about injury was hard'
Brazil team doctor Jose Luis Runco admits that he found it hard to tell Neymar that he would miss the rest of the World Cup with a back injury.
Jul 6, 13:11
James Rodriguez: "referee influenced the game"
Manchester City star Fernandinho is criticised for his treatment of James Rodriguez at the World Cup as the Colombia player claims the referee influenced the game.
Jul 6, 07:23
Juan Camilo Zuniga apologises for Neymar challenge
Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga issues an apology to Neymar for the challenge that ended the 22-year-old's World Cup in Brazil's quarter-final victory.
Jul 6, 03:45
Brazil's Neymar: 'World Cup dream is not over yet'
Neymar has backed Brazil to complete his World Cup dream by winning the tournament without him as the 22-year-old was ruled out of the competition with a back injury.
Jul 5, 20:52
Ronaldo: 'Juan Camilo Zuniga intended to hurt Neymar'
Brazil legend Ronaldo believes that Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga intended to hurt Neymar in the challenge that ruled the forward out of the World Cup.
Jul 5, 20:33
Brazil great Pele compares Neymar's World Cup injury to his own in 1962
Brazilian legend Pele likens Neymar's World Cup-ending injury to the one that he suffered at the 1962 tournament.
Jul 5, 19:34
FIFA to analyse Juan Zuniga's challenge on Neymar
FIFA confirms that it is reviewing the challenge committed by Juan Zuniga that has ended Neymar's World Cup.
Jul 5, 14:58
James Rodriguez questions referee display
Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez suggests that the officials were not fair during his side's defeat to Brazil in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 5, 13:22
David Luiz thrilled by quarter-final goal
David Luiz describes his delight after scoring a spectacular free kick during Brazil's 2-1 win over Colombia in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 5, 11:32
Juan Quintero "hurt" by Colombia exit
Colombia midfielder Juan Quintero admits that he is "hurt" by the team's quarter-final defeat to Brazil at the World Cup.
Jul 5, 11:18
David Ospina: 'Colombia can be proud'
Goalkeeper David Ospina claims that he and his Colombia teammates can be proud of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals following their 2-1 defeat to Brazil.
Jul 5, 11:08
Julio Cesar: 'Neymar injury brings huge sadness'
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar admits that the tournament-ending injury to Neymar brings "huge sadness" to the host nation's squad.
Jul 5, 09:51
Thiago Silva: 'Let's win World Cup for Neymar'
Captain Thiago Silva calls on Brazil to win the World Cup for teammate Neymar, who has been ruled out of the tournament after breaking a vertebra in his spine.
Jul 5, 09:37
Luiz Felipe Scolari: "We got there in the end"
Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that his side were forced to battle their way into the semi-finals of the World Cup in the quarter-final win over Colombia.
Jul 5, 05:53
Jose Pekerman: 'We have brought back pride to Colombian football'
Colombia boss Jose Pekerman feels that his side have brought back pride to their country's football with their best-ever performance at the World Cup.
Jul 5, 03:01
Thiago Silva frustrated by quarter-final booking
Brazil captain Thiago Silva reveals that he is annoyed to have a picked up a booking in his side's World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia that rules him out of the semi-final.
Jul 5, 02:44
Brazil's Oscar: 'We deserved our win over Colombia'
Brazil midfielder Oscar believes that his side deserved to go through to the last four of the World Cup in their 2-1 quarter-final victory over Colombia.
Jul 5, 02:22
James Rodriguez: "We are sad but very proud"
Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez reveals that he is devastated to have been knocked out of the World Cup at the quarter-final stage by Brazil.
Jul 5, 02:09
Neymar ruled out of World Cup with back injury
Brazil forward Neymar will miss the rest of the World Cup after picking up a back injury.
Jul 5, 01:15
David Luiz delighted with Brazil victory
Brazil defender David Luiz praises his teammates following their 2-1 win over Colombia in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 5, 01:05
Waddle: 'Brazil would be worst World Cup winners'
Brazil will be the worst team to win the World Cup, according to ex-England winger Chris Waddle.
Jul 5, 00:57
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'Neymar doubt for semi-final'
Neymar is doubtful for Brazil's World Cup semi-final with Germany on Tuesday, according to Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Jul 5, 00:41
Jose Pekerman: 'Colombia came to play wonderful World Cup'
Jose Pekerman says that his Colombia team wanted to "play a wonderful World Cup" and not just participate.
Jul 5, 00:12
Neymar taken to hospital
Neymar is taken to hospital for tests after being stretchered off during Brazil's 2-1 win over Colombia.
Jul 4, 23:50
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed and who didn't during Brazil's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia this evening.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at an engrossing World Cup quarter-final as hosts Brazil booked their place in the last four at Colombia's expense.
Match Report
Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 to advance through to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Live Commentary
Relive Brazil's 2-1 win over Colombia in the quarter-final of the World Cup courtesy of Sports Mole's live coverage of the match.
HT Report
Brazil lead Colombia 1-0 at half time in Fortaleza courtesy of Thiago Silva's early goal.
Team News
Brazil manager Luis Felipe Scolari makes two changes to his starting lineup for tonight's quarter-final clash against Colombia in Fortaleza.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Brazil's quarter-final World Cup match against Colombia in Fortaleza.
Form Guide
Build-up
Jose Pekerman not worried about Brazil favouritism
Colombia boss Jose Pekerman does not believe that suspect refereeing will detract from the spectacle of his side's World Cup clash with Brazil.
Jul 4, 17:14
Neymar plays down James Rodriguez rivalry
Neymar insists that facing James Rodriguez is nothing more than a subplot to the main event that is Brazil's quarter-final with Colombia.
Jul 4, 16:53
David Luiz: 'Failure not an option for Brazil'
Brazil defender David Luiz says that his teammates have to fulfil the country's expectations by delivering the World Cup.
Jul 4, 15:24
Brazil fans set off fireworks outside Colombia team hotel?
Brazil supporters reportedly launch fireworks outside of Colombia's team hotel at 4am ahead of tonight's World Cup quarter-final.
Jul 4, 13:44
Jose Pekerman: 'Brazil have yet to hit potential'
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman admits that hosts Brazil have yet to find top form at the World Cup ahead of their quarter-final with the Selecao in Fortaleza on Friday.
Jul 4, 13:30
Colombia manager Jose Pekerman expects "even" game with Brazil
Colombia manager Jose Pekerman expects both sides to be "at the peak of their performances" when his team take on Brazil in their World Cup quarter-final in Fortaleza.
Jul 4, 13:01
Ronaldo urges Luis Felipe Scolari to make changes
Brazilian legend Ronaldo urges Selecao manager Luis Felipe Scolari to make changes in attack for their World Cup quarter-final against Colombia on Friday.
Jul 4, 12:16
Luis Felipe Scolari to drop striker for Brazil's World Cup quarter-final?
Brazil manager Luis Felipe Scolari is reportedly considering dropping Fred and going without a recognised striker for their World Cup quarter-final against Colombia.
Jul 4, 11:54
Pablo Armero: 'We're going all out for glory'
Colombia defender Pablo Armero reveals that his side are going all out in their quest to reach the World Cup final but is first focused on the task of defeating Brazil.
Jul 4, 03:35
James Rodriguez: 'Brazil showdown will be extraordinary'
Colombia forward James Rodriguez insists that his side are not under pressure ahead of their World Cup showdown with Brazil.
Jul 3, 23:34
Luiz Felipe Scolari tells critics to "go to hell"
Luiz Felipe Scolari claims that critics of his style can "go to hell" ahead of the quarter-final between Brazil and Colombia.
Jul 3, 21:36
Pablo Armero: 'It will take whole team to stop Neymar'
Pablo Armero believes that every Colombian player will be needed to prevent Neymar from being at his best for Brazil on Friday night.
Jul 3, 19:25
Colombian president gives workers time off to watch World Cup quarter-final
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos allows the country's workers the afternoon off on Friday to watch their national football team take on Brazil in the World Cup.
Jul 3, 13:19
Juan Cuadrado: 'James Rodriguez a phenomenon'
James Rodriguez is a "phenomenon" who can change games at any given moment, according to Colombia teammate Juan Cuadrado.
Jul 3, 12:38
Neymar: 'We're here to win World Cup, not entertain'
Brazil forward Neymar says that his team is at the World Cup to win it, not just to entertain people, as the hosts prepare for their quarter-final showdown against Colombia.
Jul 3, 12:15
Neymar impressed by "excellent" James Rodriguez
Neymar congratulates James Rodriguez for his form at the World Cup ahead of the quarter-final between Brazil and Colombia on Friday night.
Jul 3, 02:59
Neymar declares himself fit for Brazil's quarter-final with Colombia
Brazil talisman Neymar declares himself fit for their World Cup quarter-final with Colombia on Friday after taking a full part in the Selecao's Wednesday training.
Jul 2, 21:26
Faustino Asprilla: 'Colombia can easily beat Brazil'
Former Colombia international Faustina Asprilla believes that the current Colombia team can "easily" knock out Brazil in the quarter-finals at the World Cup.
Jul 2, 18:56
Fernandinho happy to play holding role for Brazil
Fernandinho insists that he would be comfortable filling in for Luis Gustavo as Brazil's holding midfielder for their World Cup quarter-final with Colombia on Friday.
Jul 2, 13:22
Fernandinho wary of James Rodriguez
Fernandinho calls on his Brazil teammates to stifle Colombia's James Rodriguez during Friday's World Cup quarter-final.
Jul 1, 11:51
Jackson Martinez: 'Colombia not scared of Brazil'
Jackson Martinez claims that he and his Colombia teammates are not scared of Brazil ahead of their quarter-final encounter at the World Cup.
Jun 30, 13:11
James Rodriguez relishing "beautiful" Brazil clash
James Rodriguez describes Colombia's upcoming quarter-final clash with Brazil in the World Cup as a "beautiful match".
Jun 29, 16:20
James Rodriguez proud to make Colombia history
Colombia star James Rodriguez says that he is proud to have fired his nation to their first ever World Cup quarter-final.
Jun 29, 14:17
