Japan vs Poland LIVE World Cup 2018: Japan through - latest reaction from Volgograd

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With no way of making it through to the round of 16 Poland have nothing to lose going into this game. Whereas Japan, the current leaders of Group H, have everything to lose. A defeat on Thursday could mean Japan’s exit from the competition.

Japan haven’t performed very well in the competition so far. Their game against Colombia saw an early red card that helped them out tremendously. During last week’s game against Senegal the Japanese side missed several chances, including a goal line miss from Yuya Osako that would’ve secured the win.

To say that Poland have struggled in the World Cup would be an understatement. They’ve only managed one goal in the tournament so far despite many chances.

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What time is it?

Japan vs Poland kicks off at 15:00 at the Volgograd Arena.

Where can I watch it?

Live coverage is available on BBC Two and online via the BBC Sport website.

Odds

Japan: 6/4

Poland: 15/8

Draw: 21/10

Prediction

Poland could give Japan the upset needed to through their World Cup hopes into turmoil, they will just need to play much better than they have in their last two outings. Japan will be looking to close out the group stage with a win in order to secure their place. Japan are the favourites to win by a small margin.

Key Points

• It's day 15 in Russia with the climax of Groups G and H to look forward to
• First up, Senegal and Colombia meet in Samara at 3pm
• Japan take on Poland at the same time in Volgograd
• Then England face Belgium at 7pm for the right to top Group G
• Tunisia and Panama go for their first points in Saransk

[28 June 2018 14:53 · Michael Jones]

The Senegalese fans have been spectacular all tournament and the same is true today, 

[28 June 2018 14:55 · Michael Jones]

A quick pause for the anthems and then we'll be ready! Senegal vs Colombia, Japan vs Poland

​Here we go again!

[28 June 2018 15:03 · Michael Jones]

KICK OFF: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

Senegal start the match, the immediately move the ball forwards and it comes to Niang who gives it a hoof from 25 yards and it's wide, it's very, very wide 

[28 June 2018 15:06 · Michael Jones]

4 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

It's a little scrappy in mid-field but Colombia come away with the ball Cuadrado wins a throw in, but Senegal force the Colombians to retreat again 

[28 June 2018 15:09 · Michael Jones]

8 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

Senegal win a free kick in Colombia's half, Keita whips the ball into the box but there's too much curl and height on the delivery and Ospina claims it with some ease

[28 June 2018 15:12 · Michael Jones]

9 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

Colombia just opened up Senegal at the back, Quintero received the ball in the mid-field and played it out to the right, Cuadrado gave it him back and he switched the play to Uribe on the left, but the ball into the box was poor and N'Diaye had no trouble collecting it

[28 June 2018 15:14 · Michael Jones]

12 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

Quintero has started this game well, he takes a free kick for Colombia and forces N'Diaye into a good save, the keeper diving to his right and pushing the ball out of play  

[28 June 2018 15:16 · Michael Jones]

15 mins: JAPAN 0 - 0 POLAND

Japan have started well, they've had a few chances on goal and Fabianski has made some good saves but Poland have the ball, they work the left side, it comes back to Lewandowski whose shot is blocked!

[28 June 2018 15:17 · Michael Jones]

16 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

​Penalty to Senegal!

[28 June 2018 15:19 · Michael Jones]

17 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

VAR in action again, the referee comes over to the TV screen and he changes his decision, no penalty!

Sanchez makes a great challenge on Mane and gets the ball first