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          Colombia is a Copa America contender

          If Colombia's attack can play up to the level of its standout defense, it will be tough to beat. NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images
          • Adrian Melville, ESPN Insider
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            • Joined ESPN in 2013 as a soccer Insider
            • Worked previously at NBC, Major League Soccer and Opta (UK)
            • Played college soccer at Princeton and professionally for the New England Revolution and Santo Andre, a second-division club in Brazil
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          Jun 25, 2015, 10:40 AM ET

          Of the seven remaining Copa America teams -- six quarterfinalists plus Chile, which advanced to the semis on Wednesday -- nobody is talking about Colombia as a title contender. The team is playing incredibly well defensively, having led all group-stage participants in tackles, interceptions, fewest shots conceded and fewest goals conceded, and has potent attacking talent in young playmakers like Real Madrid star James Rodriguez and experienced scorers such as Sevilla's Carlos Bacca.