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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Your support makes all the difference.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
Odds
- 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.
59 mins: Nearly an hour in and a long ball from defence finally gives Robert Lewandowski a chance. Ospina saves and has since gone down injured (again). Looks to have caught one in the ribs but is back on his feet and ready to continue
65 mins: Lewandowski on the left now trying to get a touch on the ball, Poland having slightly more possession but with little penetration
69 mins: Poland have a free kick, and it all gets a bit messy. Ultimately Colombia manage to get it clear and they can build again. Poland's best chance looks to be from a set piece, perhaps the only way they can get a delivery into Lewandowski
70 mins: GOAL! Poland 0-2 Colombia (Radamel Falcao)
He's had a long wait to perform on the world stage, and Quintero gives Falcao a perfect pass. Through one-on-one with Szczesny he stays calm and fires it past him. That, short of a miracle looks to be the end of Poland's World Cup...
72 mins: Quintero OFF, Lerma ON for Colombia
Bereszynski OFF, Teodorczykat ON for Poland
75 mins: GOAL! Poland 0-3 Colombia (Juan Cuadrado)
That's the end of Poland, with brilliance from Colombia. On the break, again, Cuadrado still has plenty to do with almost half the pitch to run into, but a couple of touches out of his feet and a finish into the corner.
If you're watching this and fancy Colombia against England in the last 16, then you've more faith than me.
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