Colombia vs Portugal LIVE: South Americans top group after thrilling World Cup draw as DR Congo set up England clash
Colombia 0-0 Portugal: There were no goals but plenty of drama in Miami
Colombia sealed top spot in Group K as they shared the points with Portugal in a thrilling 0-0 draw in front of a raucous World Cup crowd in Miami.
A highly-entertaining back-and-forth game saw plenty of chances at both ends but not, somehow, a goal, ensuring that the South American side topped the group ahead of their opponents. James Rodriguez and his colleagues were roared on by a huge contingent of yellow-shirted support, and had the better of the opportunities late on to snatch three points – and thought they had won it when Davinson Sanchez headed home in stoppage time, only for the linesman’s flag to be raised.
Joining the pair in the last 32 are the Democratic Republic of Congo, who came through a tricky test against Uzbekistan. Their 3-1 win sets up an encounter with England in Atlanta on Wednesday after Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Panama to finish top of Group L.
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One of the great 0-0s
On BBC Wayne Rooney has just said that was one of the best 0-0 draws he has ever watched.
It’s hard to disagree.
How the group finishes
Colombia win the group and await a third-placed finisher in the last-32. Portugal will face Croatia in their tie.
DR Congo, in third, will play England. Uzbekistan’s maiden World Cup campaign ends without a point.
FULL-TIME! Colombia 0-0 Portugal
And that’s all we’re treated to. It’s been a brilliant game. Who needs goals?
DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan
DR Congo have extended their lead and that means England now know their opponents on Wednesday.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
94’ - That offside decision has been shown on screen and supposedly his right toe is off. Colombia fans are raging in the stands.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
93’ - The last Portugal change: Nunes is on for Mendes.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
91’ - Colombia win a corner. And after it is taken short, a cross is met by Sanchez at the back post. He heads home, the fans go wild but it’s flagged offside immediately. But, hold on, Leao appears to have played him on. Or has he? The offside decision is confirmed and it remains scoreless. That really looked on but maybe our camera angle wasn’t straight.
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