World Cup: Brazil, Colombia to meet in q'finals

MANILA, Philippines – The Last 16 World Cup matches have begun in Brazil, and for the maiden knockout match, the home team defeated Chile on penalty kicks. Brazil went ahead after 18 minutes, when Thiago Silva nodded on Neymar’s corner, and David Luiz was on hand at the back post to make sure the ball went over the line. But Chile got back on level terms in the 32nd minute, when sloppy defending let in Alexis Sanchez, who fired past Julio Cesar from close range. Brazil however came out on top, 3-2, during the penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. The hosts will meet Colombia, who beat a toothless Uruguay 2-0, in the quarters. -- News Now, ANC, June 29, 2014.