Alves hails Cesar as Brazil turn focus to Colombia

Brazil 1 Chile 1 (AET) (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties)

Four years ago Cesar broke down in tears after his mistake against the Netherlands sent Brazil out of the World Cup. But the 34-year-old won his place back in the heart of the nation when he saved two spot kicks in the 3-2 shootout win in Belo Horizonte.

Cesar’s place in the Brazil team was questioned in the build-up to the tournament.