Goals from Yerry Mina, Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado gave Colombia a convincing 3-0 win against Poland, who were eliminated from contention at the World Cup before their last Group H match. Japan and Senegal, who both picked up wins in their first games, drew 2-2 earlier on Sunday and are in a battle with Colombia to qualify for the knockout stage.Five minutes added as stoppage timeOspina then punched the ball out of danger from the resultant Poland cornerRobert Lewandowski shot from the edge of Colombia box was palmed over the bar by David Ospina. Corner for PolandPoland's Jacek Goralski is bookedMichal Pazdan is replaced by Kamil Glik for PolandRadamel Falcao is replaced by Carlos Bacca for ColombiaJames Rodriguez released a low pass from half-way line and found the charging Cuadrado, who ran into the penalty areawith the ball and shot it past Poland keeper Szczesny.Juan Quintero is replaced by Jefferson Lerma for ColombiaBartosz Bereszynski is replaced by Lukasz Teodorczyk for PolandJuan Quintero with the assist, produced a perfect low pass from the middle of the pitch and found Falcao. The striker controlled it and shot it into the net.Throw-in for Poland near the Colombia box. It was as expected a long throw-in into Colombia box and found Robert Lewandowski, but his header hit the face of defender Davinson Sanchez.First booking of the game to Poland Jan Bednarek, for a foul on Mateus UribeChance for Robert Lewandowski. The striker pulled down the long pass into Colombia box but his shot found the charging goalkeeper David Ospina's full body. Ospina is down with some pain and needed some attention from the physioChange for Poland. Dawid Kownacki is replaced by Kamil GrosickiJuan Quintero, on a counter-attack, attempted from the edge of the Poland box. The ball deflected out and Colombia won a corner, which was cleared comfortablyNow Falcao got a chance on top of the Polish box, but he shot it high over the crossbar. Chance missed.Juan Quintero's left-foot long ranger went wide of the Poland goalThe long throw-in found Robert Lewandowski in the Colombia box, but the striker headed it wide of the goalBartosz Bereszynski's cross-in from the right flank was cleared out for a throw-in for PolandSecond half is underway...Players are coming out into the fieldColombia centre back Yerry Mina headed in a pinpoint cross from James Rodriguez in the 40th minute to give his side a 1-0 lead at halftime. With Japan and Senegal, who both picked up wins in their first matches, drawing 2-2 earlier on Sunday, Poland are staring at elimination from the finals before their last group game.Corner for Poland. Colombia keeper David Ospina punched out the rebound cross-in into the penalty boxMost of the Colombian moves are coming from the right flank with Juan Cuadrado leading the attackFour minutes added as stoppage timeJames Rodriguez with the assist, he chipped the ball into the Poland goal mouth from the right and Mina jumped high to head it into the net. It all started from the corner, which Colombia took as a short one.Wojciech Szczesny then punched out the delivery from resultant corner. Colombia becoming more and more threatening as the match progressesBrilliant run from Juan Cuadrado from the right of the box. He dodged couple of Polish defenders but his shot was palmed out by Poland goalkeeper Wojciech SzczesnyJuan Cuadrado won a corner for Colombia. Cleared out by Poland comfortablyForced change for Colombia. Abel Aguilar is stretchered out and is replaced by Mateus UribeThe cross-in from the right towards Falcao was headed out by Poland defender. Colombia coming up with regular attack on Poland boxCorner for Colombia after Falcao's cross was cleared out from inside the box by Poland defender. Nothing substantial came out of the set-piece thoughGood move from Colombia. Poland somehow cleared the final cross-in from Falcao. And Poland won their fourth corner from the counter attack, which was easily cleared by Colombia againThird corner for Poland. Comfortably cleared by ColombiaColombia led the possession stat (52%) from the first quarterThrow-in for Poland from the left of their goal box. Most of the action now happening in the middle of the pitch, with less and less attacking move into the final third on either endsColombia settling down after a frantic attacking start by PolandPlay halted for a while as Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina needed medical attentionPoland on the move again, this time from the right flank. Robert Lewandowski's header was easily collected by Colombia keeper David OspinaSecond corner for Poland. Taken a short one, but it ended with a throw-in for Poland. Failed to find a clear chance thoughCorner for Poland. Cleared out comfortably by ColombiaHere we go...*Time for National Anthems*Wojciech Szczesny; Lukasz Piszczek, Jan Bednarek, Michal Pazdan; Bartosz Bereszynski, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Jacek Goralski, Maciej Rybus; Piotr Zielinski, Robert Lewandowski (capt), Dawid Kownacki. Coach: Adam Nawalka (POL)David Ospina; Santiago Arias, Davinson Sanchez, Yerry Mina, Johan Mojica; Abel Aguilar, Wilmar Barrios; Juan Cuadrado, Juan Quintero, James Rodriguez; Radamel Falcao (capt). Coach: Jose Pekerman (ARG)Referee: Cesar Ramos (MEX)Colombia coach Jose Pekerman has named James Rodriguez in a reshuffled starting side for their Group H match against Poland. The Golden Boot winner at the finals in Brazil four years ago, Rodriguez came off the bench in Colombia's 1-2 opening loss to Japan last week. Midfielder Abel Aguilar comes into the starting team, with Carlos Sanchez suspended following his third minute red card against Japan. Midfielder Wilmar Barrios has also been included with Jose Izquierdo dropping out.Poland coach Adam Nawalka has left stalwart centre back Kamil Glik out of his starting side, with the inexperienced Jan Bednarek and Bartosz Bereszynski included in a backline that was often at sea in their opening 1-2 defeat by Senegal. Central defender Thiago Cionek, who scored an own goal in that loss, drops out of the starting team.Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Group H match between Poland and Colombia. The match starts at 23:30 IST.
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Poland vs. Colombia: Live Updates, Score and Reaction from 2018 World Cup Game
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Poland and Colombia meet in a hugely significant Group H clash with both sides knowing defeat would send them crashing out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski misfired in Poland's opener versus Senegal and will be keen to turn that form around, while his Bayern teammate James Rodriguez is fully fit for Colombia.
Poland were sent crashing out of the World Cup as Colombia kept their dream alive with a resounding victory in Kazan on Sunday night.
Yerry Mina, Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado all struck as the South American side hinted at a return to their form of four years ago with a vibrant display.
They now face a straight shoot-out with Senegal to make it to the last-16 in Russia and a potential clash with England.
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