James Rodriguez’s amazing goal — a little secret
Scenario: Match 50 — Quarter-Final — Colombia vs Uruguay
Selected by fifa.com as Goal of the Tournament
Let’s have a look at what we discovered by using the FIFA Web player solution and specifically the MultiCam feature that enables access to each single camera angle available at the stadium.
The FIFA Web player solution — powered by deltatre’s Diva video solution — was selected by 10 Media Rights Licensees (Broadcasters) worldwide.
Deltatre has been a key partner for the innovative 2014 FIFA World Cup™ multimedia project, designed, implemented and serviced by HBS, FIFA TV’s Host Broadcaster of the event.
James Rodriguez super-smart move before shooting
Now by watching one of those multi-angle clip for that goal we discovered a small secret that tells how much James Rodriguez is really a fantastic player even at a very young age.
You all remember the goal: The No10 receives the ball on his chest and volleys home from outside the area, leaving Muslera no chance.
We can’t post video here but go on fifa.com and watch it here:
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/videos/highlights/match=300186491/index.html
A perfect execution.
But as well a great preparation.
Look at the image below from our multi-angle video player: James is clearly watching the goal and preparing to shoot a fraction of time before he stops the ball with his chest.
That is a masterpiece. Look at how close the ball is to him, and how he has the instinct to do exactly the right thing. Point and shoot. Only in this way he was able to place that amazing shot right between Muslera’s fingers and the goal’s bar.
