Poland vs Colombia LIVE World Cup 2018: Latest score, goals and updates plus prediction, how to watch online, team news, line-ups, betting odds
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Colombia are likely to have star man James Rodriguez back from injury as they look to quickly make up for their 2-1 defeat against Japan. Carlos Sanchez received an early red card for handball which led to Shinji Kagawa’s early goal from the spot. Colombia clawed the game back but ultimately lacked the creativity and composure that Rodriguez offers them in the final third.
Centre-back Kamil Glik has returned to full training can could start for Poland after they failed to put on a good display against Senegal in their 2-1 defeat.
This will be the first ever competitive match between the two sides and a win for either team will leave their opponents scrambling on zero points. Defeat for both teams is not an option. Whatever the result, it will be a fascinating and open game.
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What time is it?
Poland vs Colombia kicks off at 19:00 at the Kazan Arena
Where can I watch it?
ITV will be showing live coverage on ITV 1 and online on the ITV Hub
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- Poland: 5/2
- Colombia: 5/4
- Draw: 12/5
Prediction
2-2. Colombia only know one way to play, and with Rodriguez back in the side they should be able to break through Poland’s defence. That said, Colombia will be exposed at the back and Robert Lewandowski will be itching to open his World Cup account.
2 mins: Cuadrado less than impressed with Arias as he gets in his way as he tracks back down Colombia's right, which results in a corner that they clear. Lewandowski has started this one with intent and earns Poland another one
5 mins: All out attack from both sides early on, Poland having the best of it, as Robert Lewandowski puts himself about.
A stoppage in play as David Ospina is caught after claiming a ball, and looks to be in some pain as he receives treatment
7 mins: Limping back to his feet, it's worth keeping an eye on Ospina for the next couple of minutes.
8 mins: Lewandowski certainly in the thick of it here, now he accidentally stands on Mina's fingers, a painful one for the defender
9 mins: This looks to have all the signs of a real clash of the titans. Cuadrado looks lively on the right, and they have plenty of pace and trickery to test Poland
11 mins: Szczesny greeted with a huge wave of suspense as he goes to clear, and slices it into touch. The yellow wall of Colombian fans gives that the biggest cheer yet. Brilliant atmosphere.
15 mins: The only thing missing from this frantic start is a real clear cut chance at goal. Both sides with some promising build up play, but the final ball eludes them
17 mins: This time it's Lewandowski on the end of a poor foul, and Sanchez is lucky to not find himself in the book
21 mins: There we had a good final ball, but like the rest of us when it eventually came no one was expecting it. Columbia moments earlier were one good pass from Falcao away from carving Poland open with a speedy counter
25 mins: Corner for Colombia as they break after Rodriguez is absolutely clattered by Pazdan in midfield. Poland clear it away, both sides getting little joy from set pieces so far
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