Rodriguez nets wonder goal, overtakes Messi and Neymar as top scorer

June 28, 2014 By Ali M.

Topics: FIFA World Cup. World Cup 2014, Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, James Rodriguez, Neymar, Lionel Messi, Thomas Muller

Colombian ace James Rodriguez scored a brace against Uruguay, netting a stunning goal as he overtook Messi, Neymar, and Muller as top scorer

South American nation Colombia took on Uruguay in a 2014 World Cup round of 16 match on Saturday.

Los Cafeteros aimed at making the quarter-finals in football’s greatest tournament for the first time in their history, and did so as Jose Pekerman led his men to a 2-0 triumph over La Celeste.

A brace from 22-year-old superstar James Rodriguez helped book an encounter with host nation Brazil in the next round.

The Monaco ace’s opening goal, though, is what stole the show as wonderful, unstoppable left-footed strike left Uruguay’s goalkeeper Fernando Muslera helpless.

The 28th minute goal, considered by many to be one of the best of the tournament so far, gave the 2001 Copa America champions a first half lead, taking Rodriguez level with Messi, Neymar, and Muller in the Golden Boot chase, before passing them as top scorer with his second of the night, in the 50th minute.

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http://t.co/NJULubrBa5 James Rodriguez scores twice as Colombia make light work of Suarez-less Uruguay #CNNWorldCup pic.twitter.com/lZp7CK9L96
— CNN Football Club (@CNNFC) June 28, 2014

Wonder goal from James Rodriguez..One of the best goals so far
— wallacemoses95 (@wallacemoses95) June 28, 2014

James Rodriguez with his MOTM award. pic.twitter.com/UAF7oHWoUh
— The Madridistas (@RMadridNation) June 28, 2014

The former Porto man claimed the Man of the Match trophy after his dazzling performance, impressing many as opponents are starting to look at Colombia as a threat.