Yerry Mina's second-half header sent Colombia into a potential last-16 tie with England at the World Cup at the expense of Senegal, who lost out to Japan having received more yellow cards.
The Barcelona defender ensured his side's progress with a towering second-half header from Juan Quintero's corner.
Colombia had to win to be sure of their progress, but with Poland beating Japan 1-0 in Volgograd, African representation at the World Cup was ended as Senegal failed to secure the point they needed.
The South Americans will face the runners-up from Group G, which will be either England or Belgium, in Moscow on Tuesday, while Japan await the winners in Rostov-on-Don on Monday, as per BBC report.
In the other match of the group, Japan ensured their second round spot despite losing to Poland 1-0, at the cost of Senegal.
Japan were level with Senegal on points, goal difference, head-to head and goals for, but the African nation crashed out on Fair Play points.
