World Cup: Japan 1-4 Colombia – Los Cafeteros Stroll Into Last 16 Against Japan (Photos & Highlights)

Alan Duffy

25th, June 2014

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By Alan Duffy

Japan 1-4 Colombia – World Cup Group C – 24th June 2014

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Colombia eased into the last 16 courtesy of another fine attacking display, this time against Japan.

Highly-rated wideman Juan Cuadrado opened the scoring from the penalty spot on 17 minutes but a Shinji Okazaki header on the stroke of half-time gave the Blue Samurai hope. However, after the break, Porto’s Jackson Martinez bagged a brace before sub James Rodriguez made it 4-1.

Considering Colombian boss Jose Pekerman had rested a number of first-choice stars for this game, with his side having already qualified for the last 16. With such a strong squad, Los Cafeteros will no doubt fancy their chances against Uruguay in the knock-out stages.

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Photos: PA

Highlights: Dailymotion

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  1. Sergio says:

    Jackson Martinez was a starter, and James Rodriguez came off the bench for the entire second half. On top of his goal, he had the two assists for Jackson’s two goals.

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