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Colombia 2-1 Paraguay: James Rodriguez books quarterfinals spot

Jun 8, 2016 12:46:13 AM

A first-half goal from captain James Rodriguez saw Colombia book its spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa America Centenario.

Colombia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa America Centenario courtesy of a 2-1 win over 10-man Paraguay on Tuesday.

Captain James Rodriguez overcame a shoulder problem to score the match-winner in the first half after Carlos Bacca gave Colombia an early lead at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

The goal was James' second in as many Copa America games as the Real Madrid attacker extended his goal-scoring tally for Colombia to 16.