Colombia, Japan thru’ to second round


FE Team | Published: June 28, 2018 22:10:28 | Updated: June 30, 2018 13:49:09


Colombia, Japan thru’ to second round

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.  

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