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World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 19, 2018 at 1pm UK
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Akira Nishino: 'Too early for Japan to celebrate'
Akira Nishino congratulates his Japan players on their 2-1 win against Colombia, but warns that there is still more work to be done.
Jun 19, 16:20
Jose Pekerman bemoans early Carlos Sanchez dismissal
Jose Pekerman concedes that Colombia found it "very hard to recover possession" after being made to play with 10 men against Japan for more than 87 minutes.
Jun 19, 16:09
The Match
Match Report
Japan pull off a surprise result by beating Colombia 2-1 at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, aided by a red card shown to Carlos Sanchez less than three minutes in.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Japan's 2-1 win against Colombia, as the Samurai Blue made their one-man advantage count in Saransk.
Team News
James Rodriguez misses out on a place in the starting lineup as Colombia face Japan in the World Cup.
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