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Colombia vs Uruguay World Cup 2014: James Rodriguez or Edinson Cavani - who was the star man?

Man-for-man marking from the all-South American clash in Rio de Janeiro

Marc Williams
Saturday 28 June 2014 23:45 BST
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James Rodriguez scored an absolute stunner to set Colombia on their way against Uruguay.

The Monaco winger was sensational in Rio de Janeiro adding a second with a simple tap-in as Uruguay struggled to fire without banned striker Luis Suarez.

Rodriguez opened the scoring with one of the goals of the tournament so far, controlling a ball with his back to goal before turning and volleying past Fernando Muslera in off the crossbar.

Rodriguez then added a second after the break, adding the finishing touch to a good move.

The win sets up a draw with host nation Brazil on Friday.

Who do you think was the man of the match? Let us know in the comments below.

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