In a spirited Saturday Morning Light (29th), Colombia beat Costa Rica by an overwhelming 3-0 margin. However, in recent years, the hero's career seems to have been shrouded in a haze of downturns. Nonetheless, Jimenez Rodigues continued to shine at the center of his stage, with a pinpoint assist earning him a standing ovation.
In the win over Paraguay, Colombia earned a 12-yard advantage in the first half after only 31 minutes, and Luis Diaz took the opportunity to open the scoring. A header from midfielder Dawson Sanchez in the 62nd minute provided the perfect assist for Josh Rodiguez, who cleverly played the ball to Zuan Gotubal, who scored from a tight angle to make it 3-0. Two wins in two matches saw Colombia lock up a spot in the top eight ahead of schedule and keep their unbeaten streak going to 25 matches.
In addition to the key assist, Josh Rodriguez also posed a number of threats in the match, including a powerful shot in the 21st minute that almost went through the opponent's goal. The 32-year-old was also precise in his handling of penalty kicks and corners. Although his teammates failed to take full advantage of these chances, "J" left the field in the 72nd minute to the applause of the fans, and his performance was recognized by the entire stadium.
James Rodigues has played for top clubs such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Ewarton. However, in recent years, his form seems to have dipped. During a vacation in Qatar, he left in disgrace. Last summer, he joined Barclays Premier League powerhouse Sao Paulo, but his performance was mediocre. Now, he has returned to the national team as if he has been reborn. In the match against Paraguay, he contributed two assists, and his excellent performance in this battle makes him expected to become the assist leader in this year's competition.
