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FIFA World Cup: Japan 2-1 Colombia

Tuesday, 19 June 2018 2:35 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 19 June 2018 2:38 PM ]

Japan's forward Yuya Osako (C) celebrates with Japan's defender Yuto Nagatomo (L) and Japan's midfielder Makoto Hasebe after scoring their second goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group H football match between Colombia and Japan at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on June 19, 2018. (AFP)

Japan have beaten 10-man Colombia 2-1 in the opening match in World Cup Group H on Tuesday, taking advantage of an early red card for midfielder Carlos Sanchez.

Shinji Kagawa gave Japan the lead from the penalty spot after Sanchez handled the ball. Juan Quintero equalized with a low free kick which squeezed over the line shortly before halftime.

After the break, Japan pressed a tired Colombia side and Yuya Osako grabbed the winner with a glancing header in the 73rd minute.

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