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Watch: A closer look at sublime James Rodriguez assists in Colombia win over Poland

Sport360 staff

01:00 26/06/2018

Colombia kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stages at the World Cup alive and ended Poland’s when they beat them 3-0 on Sunday.

One man who stood out, perhaps predictably, was James Rodriguez.

The Real Madrid attacking midfielder on loan to Bayern Munich provided two excellent assists for the first and third goals.

Meanwhile, Juan Quintero was in top form as well and did well to play Radamel Falcao clean through for the second.

Here’s a look at those assists in detail with the help of some fine animation.

40′ COLOMBIA 1-0 POLAND | GOAL: YERRY MINA | ASSIST: JAMES RODRIGUEZ

James takes short corner and eventually gets it played back to him in space down the right side. He curls in a delicious first-time cross with his left foot. The in-swinger is hung up beautifully for Yerry Mina to head home.

75′ COLOMBIA 3-0 POLAND | GOAL: JUAN CUADRADO | ASSIST: JAMES RODRIGUEZ

When James receives possession in his own half way out on the left flank, there appears to be no danger whatsoever but the fact that he sets Juan Cuadrado clean through on goal with one pass is testament to his vision and execution.

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