Japan jolt Colombia to acquire ancestral win

In throwing Colombia cold during a Mordovia Arena, Japan warranted their initial ever win over Los Cafeteros, avenging their 4-1 better to a same opponents during Brazil 2014, and picked adult 3 changed points in their bid to allege from Group H.

The diversion began during a mad pace, with Japan forcing a chastisement that led to a red label for Colombia defender Carlos Sanchez permitting Shinji Kagawa to put a Asian side forward from a spot. Cafetero manager Jose Pekerman shuffled his container to give his side a possibility of overcoming their numerical waste and removing behind into a game. Battling for each ball, Colombia captain Radamel Falcao warranted a free-kick from that Juan Quintero equalised before half-time.

Japan dominated a second half, formulating a array of chances before Yuya Osako headed in a leader from a set-piece. This time there was to be no comeback, notwithstanding a attainment of James Rodriguez and Carlos Bacca on a representation and a intrepid late pull by Los Cafeteros.

Article source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/col-v-jpn-review