The technical committee has chosen CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Talented playmaker James Rodriguez was awarded the Man of the Match award in Colombia’s quarter-final clash with Panama on Sunday morning.
This is the third time that James Rodriguez, the former Real Madrid player, has won the Man of the Match award in the tournament, after winning it against Paraguay in the opening match and then against Brazil in the third round of Group D, which Colombia topped thanks to his brilliant passes with 7 points.
James Rodriguez provided a series of key passes for his teammates throughout the two halves of the match until he was substituted in the 72nd minute, which helped him increase his tally of assists in the tournament to five assists that ended in goals, with two assists against Paraguay in the first round of the group stage, and one assist against Costa Rica in the second round, before adding two more assists against Panama.
James Rodriguez sent a brilliant cross from a corner kick from the left side of the Panama goal, which found the head of striker Jhon Cordoba, who turned it from a flying position into the net in the 8th minute.
The Brazilian Sao Paulo star crowned his efforts by scoring Colombia’s second goal from a penalty kick with a rocket shot that could not be stopped or blocked into the left post of the goalkeeper, who was unable to confront him by jumping into the other corner.
James continued his brilliance by passing another decisive ball that ended with a goal in the 41st minute, scored by Liverpool player Luis Diaz.
James Rodriguez’s numbers against Panama
James’ passing accuracy in this match reached 86.1% from a total of 48 touches, including 2 assists for two goals, and 3 other “key” passes.
According to Opta, the player, who previously represented Qatari club Al Rayyan and Greek club Olympiacos, hit the post once.
James also sent 7 crosses into the penalty area, more than all the players on either side in the match, and was fouled 2 times by Panama players.
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