Official lineups for Colombia-Ghana
Colombia: Vargas - Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica - Puerta, Lerma, J. Arias - Rodriguez, Cordoba, Luis Diaz.
Ghana: Asare - Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah - Yirenkyi, Partey, Sibo - Williams, Ayew, Semenyo.
And that's a wrap!
Here is our recap:
Rios misses from close range!
Rios meets a nice cross with his head from just yards out, but his attempt drifts far away from the post
Six minutes of added time
Diaz denied
Luis Diaz controls a cross inside the box and strikes a low drive towards the right post, but a Ghana defender reacts superbly to throw himself in front and block the shot!
Sanchez's chance goes begging!
What a header from Davinson Sanchez! The Colombian centre-back meets the corner with perfect timing and striking, but his powerful effort is directed straight at Ati-Zigi.
Two yellow cards shown in two minutes by Mr Turpin
The French referee cautions Seidu and Rios as tension mounts
Diaz can't reach the cross
Luis Diaz attempts to get on the end of a dangerous cross into the box, but the ball is just beyond his reach
Not his lucky day
Time for another cooling break
It's fairly hot in Kansas City
Ghana squander another chance!
Thomas Partey latches onto a rebound from close range, but his shot goes just wide of the left post
- Another injury
- Goooooooallll
- Luis Diiiiiazzzzzzzzzzz
- Ati-Zigi's keeps Ghana in it!
Fatawu cautioned
Issahaku Fatawu is shown a yellow card for an irregular tackle
Fresh legs for Ghana
Ghana make a double substitution as Queiroz attempts to revitalise his team's attacking play. Owusu comes on for the injured Kwasi Sibo, while Issahaku Fatawu replaces Inaki Williams.
Ati-Zigi's keeps Ghana in it!
Diaz receives a chance inside the box and strikes with precision towards goal, but Ati-Zigi is equal to it with an outstanding save!
Luis Diiiiiazzzzzzzzzzz
Oh no, offside...
Ghana finally take control
Ghana are beginning to exert some control on proceedings, moving the ball with purpose and exchanging accurate short passes.
Yirenkyi sees yellow after heavy challenge
Rios squanders a golden chance!
Richard Rios meets a cross inside the box and finds himself with space to shoot, but his effort is inaccurate and drifts wide of the left post!
One change on Colombia's side
James Rodriguez makes way for Richard Rios
Second half underway!
And it's half-time in Kansas City
Colombia have been one of the tournament's brightest surprises, topping Group K with a flawless record and playing scintillating football throughout. The Cafeteros secured victories over Uzbekistan (3-1) and DR Congo (1-0) before claiming a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Portugal, establishing themselves as the group's dominant force. Luis Diaz and his teammates remain unbeaten and arrive in Kansas City brimming with confidence.
Ghana, on the other hand, earned their Round of 32 spot as one of the best-performing third-place finishers, but should not be underestimated. The Black Stars began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama, then held England to a goalless draw in a respectable defensive display. A 2-1 defeat to Croatia prevented them from claiming second place.
The winner of the last round of 32 clash will face Switzerland after their victory against Algeria 2-0.
