Colombia qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa America after a 2-1 Group A victory over 10-man Paraguay in Pasadena. Frank Brian Jersey . Carlos Bacca and James Rodriguez scored to put Colombia 2-0 up with 30 minutes gone at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday, and Victor Ayala pulled one back midway through the second half before Oscar Romero was given his marching orders for a second booking.Colombia bossed the opening exchanges and Rodriguez went close before they took a 12th-minute lead. Bacca held off his marker to power home a header from a corner and Rodriguez then went close to adding a second but Justo Villar punched his effort clear. Colombias Carlos Bacca celebrates after scoring Rodriguez was a real thorn in the side of the Paraguay defence and after going close yet again, it was no surprise that it was he who doubled the advantage on the half-hour mark.Bacca burst into the box and despite losing possession the ball was deflected into the path of Rodriguez, who drilled home a low shot.Paulo Da Silva thought he had got Paraguay back into the game four minutes later when he turned the ball past goalkeeper David Ospina from a free-kick but his joy was cut short by the linesmans flag. Colombias James Rodriguez (c) celebrates after scoring And it took a superb save from Ospina in the 62nd minute to keep Paraguay at bay when he blocked Romeros header from a corner.Bacca then had a goal disallowed for offside moments before Paraguay pulled a goal back through Ayala.Ayala collected the ball 30 yards from goal and unleashed a superb effort into the top corner.Paraguays task got tougher when Romero was sent off for a second booking in the space of three minutes when he pulled back Rodriguez and Colombia held on for victory.Jose Pekermans side top Group A by three points from the USA, who beat Costa Rica 4-0 in Chicago. In the final group games on Saturday, Colombia take on Costa Rica in Houston and the USA meet Paraguay in Philadelphia. The tournament continues on Wednesday with games in Group B - Brazil meet Haiti in Orlando and Ecuador face Peru in Glendale, Arizona.Watch the Copa America live on Premier Sports Bruno Fernando Jersey .Michael Briscoe is serving a life sentence for sexual assault, kidnapping and first-degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Nina Courtepatte in 2005. Custom Atlanta Hawks Jerseys . Russia has spent about $51 billion to deliver the Sochi Olympics, which run Feb. 7-23, making them the most expensive games ever, even though as a winter event it hosts many fewer athletes than summer games do. https://www.cheaphawks.com/ . -- Steven Stamkos scored his first goal since returning from a major injury, Ryan Callahan had his first goal with Tampa Bay, and the Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Thursday night.Ama Agbeze hopes she can lead England to victory in next months Netball Europe tournament after being named as the new team captain. The Loughborough Lightning player has taken over the role from Sara Bayman for the competition, which will see England take on Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland from May 12-15 at University of Northumbria.Agbeze, who has been nominated for the Sky Sports Vitality Superleague Player of the Season award, admitted she was left stunned after being offered the captaincy by head coach Tracey Neville. I was really surprised, Agbeze told Sky Sports. It sort of came out of the blue. I was just shocked, but now Im really pleased. A week ago, I was thinking: Im never going to be England captain, and then I get a phone call from Tracey. Ama Agbeze A week ago, I was thinking: Im never going to be England captain, and then I get a phone call from Tracey.She joked: My family hardly ever go to see me play, so Im hoping they might come out and see me. Ill probably start crying, but hopefully Ill be able to keep it together. Ill be very proud and excited.England suffered a 3-0 Tri-Series defeat to world champions Australia and Agbeze is fully aware that Neville will be seeking a response from her players when they line up against their British rivals. England will enter the tournament with high expectations On a personal level, we need to win the tournament, so I wont get too ahead of myself, said Agbeze. We need to win that European tournament.If I can perform consistently as well, and the team can do that, it will definitely be a step in the right direction.Sky Sports experts have singled out Loughboroughs defensive star as player of the match on three occasions, but the Liightning still fell short in their pursuit of the top four and Agbeze has given an honest assessment of their season. Cliff Hagan Jersey. Agbeze was named player of the match after helping Loughborough Lightning to victory over Team Northumbria. I think we didnt actually have belief in ourselves, or confidence, she said. At times when the pressure is on, if you dont have belief youre not going to make it.I think we have the talent. Sasha Corbin is injured and Jade Clarke left, but I think people stepped into their places.We have shooters who can shoot, we have defenders who can turn the ball over. Its basically the belief and dealing with those pressure situations. Possibly you might argue that people who are inexperienced do not know how to handle that pressure.Hopefully Loughborough will have made a learning curve during the season and can draw on the experiences next year. Not just be in the top four, but actually win it. Also See: Agbeze to lead England WATCH: Annas netball diary Vote for player of the season WATCH: Roses down Diamonds ' ' '