COLOMBIA 1 SENEGAL 0 (Samara)
Colombia has eliminated Senegal by triumphing 1-0, narrowly proceeding to the next round as Group H leaders. Both nations started the match knowing that a win could secure a spot in the knockout stage, translating to a vibrant energy on the pitch. Senegal’s electric offense pressured the opponents immediately, spending the majority of the first 45 mins in Colombia’s half. Despite several threatening opportunities, however, both nations headed into halftime 0-0. Then, by the 74th minute, Colombia turned the match around as Yerry Mina found the corner and headed the ball into the post for the 1-0 lead.