Colombia vs. Senegal: 2018 World Cup Live

68: Close Call of N 'Diaye

Khadim N' Diaye, the goalkeeper of Senegal, lives on the edge of the razor with a solid card and a challenge on Luis Muriel . He cleans Muriel's legs with the help of a zipper at the corner of the penalty area, but places his feet on the ball to avoid a foul.

66: Falcao goes on the lead

Falcao with another superb look on a corner kick! He bursts to the near post and walks away from his defender, but his head seems to come out of his own shoulder and steals harmless top goal.

63 "Mane's free-kick veils

Sadio Mane bursts into the midfield goal and is brought back by Sanchez again, about 25 meters from the goal. It's a dangerous spot for a Senegal free kick, but Mane loses his footing in the free-kick run and places it directly over the goal.

61 "The defense of Senegal

The defense of Senegal has been solid. Another move is blocked when a Falcao pass is intercepted by goalkeeper Khadim N 'Diaye

Poland helps Colombia

Pssst: Poland scored against Japan, which is now in danger of pessimism. to be eliminated. Colombia and Senegal would pass if that were the case

56 "Attack, Counterattack

Colombia has the most dangerous look of the second half, Mojica lashing a cross until he reaches the top. at the last post, but no one can get at the end of it. Senegal receives immediately a counter, but a cross of the bottom line also passes without connecting.

54: Colombia seeks Cuadrado

Colombia does not seem to have much ideas on the offensive aside Juan Cuadrado on the right side. No matter where they are, they seem to pick him up and hope he can orchestrate something near the sideline. Until now, this has not happened.

51 "Yellow for Niang

M 'Baye Niang of Senegal receives a yellow card for a dangerous shot on a 50-50 high ball. He will miss the next match if Senegal passes through.

49: This sounds familiar

More of the same thing until now in the second half. Disaggregated offense, mostly from Colombia, and clearly defending-now-now, most of Senegal.

47 "Trying, Trying

An early business figure for Colombia. Santiago Arias was trying to make things happen, but his pass was too distant

46 "Colombia needs a goal

The second period is underway, with Colombia needing to 39, a goal to move forward. Group H struggles to find a goal

Group H seems to have forgotten how to score today. Japan and Poland are also tied at 0-0. If these results are valid, Japan and Senegal move forward. If Poland manages to take advantage in the second half, Senegal and Colombia could also dig – a draw for them and a win for Poland would send Senegal and Colombia through.

Halftime: Colombia 0, Senegal 0

Few people would be tempted to call this first half "pretty", but Senegal, at least, will be satisfied with their status. They gave little opportunity to Colombia, and just a real shot. And the sight of James Rodriguez, who played such an important role in Colombia's offensive against Poland, was as welcome for Senegal as devastating for Colombia. Falcao and Juan Cuadrado will have to find ways to revive in the second half to trigger the Cafeteros attack

45 "Colombia comes first

A last Colombian push before half-time is empty. go to the locker room without goal after 45 minutes

45 "Yellow for Johan Mohica

A Senegalese counterattack led by Mane is interrupted by a failure of Johan Mohica, who receives a yellow card for his fault effective. The free kick flew dangerously to the back post but rebounded intact

43: Colombia Stalls

Falcao receives a decent service outside of Senegal, but he loses control by trying to do something in the middle of three defenders and is called for a foul. Nothing much of the attack from Colombia lately.

41: Another Colombian injury

Johan Mojica is down, apparently injured near the demarcation line of Colombia. Juan Quintero sprinted on the sidelines to have a conversation with Colombia manager Jose Pekerman, apparently on the status of Mojica. Mojica remains for the moment, however, after a moment of treatment.

37. Mane Striker

Sadio Mane is doing a dangerous race but without much difficulty, but Sanchez is determined to stop him from crossing without worry. brings him to about 30 meters and gives up a free kick. But Sane stomped and his attempt did not address the goal.

35: Diaye cashes Colombia's free kick

Colombia keeps pace after losing Rodriguez, who was named man of the match against Poland, and take a free kick. But that is too far away and Khadim N 'Diaye is taking him out of the air again.

31: James Rodriguez goes away

This is not good news for Colombia. James Rodriguez arrives early, replaced by Luis Muriel. Rodriguez was restricted to coming to the World Cup due to a calf strain, playing just 30 minutes in their opener, but had recovered and played a longer stretch against Poland. But he struggles again.

30: Senegal has the edge

Senegal reacted well after the last Colombian threat. They showed good pressure in the third goal, mainly through Mane, but they were also able to win the ball after the turnovers and keep possession for long periods.

27th: There's Mane! ] Sadio Mane bursts through the defense of Colombia and enters the zone. Her shot is blocked and Keita Balde tries to make a comeback, but Ospina makes an easy stop.

25: Falcao Just Misses

Juan Quintero gets hit with a late tackle on the right side (and probably embellishes a bit), winning a free kick for Colombia in a dangerous place. And Falcao takes a look at the header of the free kick, but barely sends it over the bar!

23: Senegal Presses

The match announces while Senegal asserts itself a little more in attack. They try to break Sane in the middle, but Colombia is just enough to close it when he's on the ball.