All-South American Round of 16 Clashes Can Lead to Defining 2014 World Cup Tie

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Published: June 25, 2014

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A World Cup finals held in South America was always going to be a special one for nations taking part from that region of the world, and with five of the six having already secured their place in the last 16—and Ecuador could follow on Wednesday—it doesn't appear that the party will end any time soon.

While the round of 16 clash between Brazil and Chile will doubtless get plenty of attention with the hosts facing one of the most exciting teams around, it is the other all-South American fixture which might be the best game of the early knockouts.

And, should results fall the right way, we could see a quarter-final tie which offers everything a South American World Cup might be expected to give: a defining game of the 2014 finals.

 

Colombia

Colombia romped to a third straight win in their group against Japan on Tuesday, finishing top of Group C in style with nine goals scored in their three matches.

The skill and immense quality of James Rodriguez, the madness of Teofilo Gutierrez and the unstoppable pace and power of Juan Cuadrado combine to make them one of the most dangerous sides in the tournament on the counter-attack.



Colombia have quality going forward to break teams down, and Mario Yepes continues to look ageless and impassable in defence, but they never look more dangerous than just after winning the ball back. In terms of transition play, such a major feature of this World Cup, Colombia are one of the finest.

 

Uruguay

Much will rest on the fate of Luis Suarez, who may face a suspension at the World Cup despite escaping in-game punishment for his clash with Giorgio Chiellini.

Uruguay footballer Luis Suárez immediately after biting Giorgio Chiellini of Italy. Will a suspension be enforced? pic.twitter.com/nAcPAuxOvZ

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