Brazil vs. Colombia: Neymar the hero and the goat

Neymar stepped to the spot in the 81st minute of a tied match for what seemed like a sure winner, but instead the star skied his shot. He put it at least 10 yards over the bar, not even coming remotely close to the goal as the Brazilians’ best chance at a winner passed.

The first half was a thrilling 45 minutes as Colombia controlled the midfield and did well to get to the final third, but they were sloppy near goal. Their touches betrayed them and their final balls just missed as they failed to create chances.

Jackson Martinez has stolen Teo Gutierrez’s spot in the Colombia lineup with his recent spectacular play for FC Porto. Thiago Neves gets a bit of a surprise start for Brazil, and is the only player in their team who probably isn’t actually ‘first choice’ among fit players at this point. Neymar will line up as a center forward.