Brazil defender David Luiz has described his delight after scoring a spectacular free kick during his side's win over Colombia in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Luiz found the net from 30 yards on Friday as the hosts made their way through to the last four with a 2-1 victory over their South American rivals.

"I've been waiting all year for one like that, with Chelsea too, and Willian came up and had a joke with me about it," the 27-year-old told FIFA.com.

"I'm delighted it came in this game. I hit the ball well and it was lovely to watch it going in, moving like that, which made it very hard for the keeper."

Brazil will now meet Germany for a place in the World Cup final.