Match report

Colombia Defeats Poland 3-0 in World Cup

Poland
Poland
0–3
FT
Colombia
Colombia
Jun 24, 2018

Colombia stunned Poland with a convincing 3-0 victory in their World Cup Group H clash, thanks to goals from Y. Mina, R. Falcao, and J. Cuadrado. Poland struggled to find their footing against the well-organized Colombian attack, which was spearheaded by James Rodríguez. Despite making several substitutions to freshen up their lineup, Poland could not break through Colombia's solid defense.

Key Facts

  • • Y. Mina scored the first goal for Colombia in the 40th minute, assisted by James Rodríguez.
  • • R. Falcao extended Colombia's lead in the 70th minute, with an assist from J. Quintero.
  • • J. Cuadrado secured the victory for Colombia with a goal in the 75th minute, again assisted by James Rodríguez.
  • • Poland had two yellow cards, one for J. Bednarek in the 61st minute and another for Jacek Góralski in the 85th minute.
  • • Colombia made several key substitutions throughout the game, including A. Aguilar and J. Quintero.

Lineups

Poland

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 2 M. Pazdan (D)
  • 20 Ł. Piszczek (D)
  • 13 M. Rybus (M)
  • 18 B. Bereszyński (M)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 10 G. Krychowiak (M)
  • 19 P. Zieliński (F)
  • 6 J. Góralski (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
  • 23 D. Kownacki (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 K. Grosicki
  • 14 Ł. Teodorczyk
  • 15 K. Glik
  • 3 A. Jędrzejczyk
  • 4 T. Cionek
  • 7 A. Milik
  • 8 K. Linetty
  • 12 B. Bialkowski
  • 16 J. Błaszczykowski
  • 17 S. Peszko
  • 21 R. Kurzawa
  • 22 Ł. Fabiański

Colombia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Ospina (G)
  • 4 S. Arias (D)
  • 17 J. Mojica (D)
  • 13 Y. Mina (D)
  • 23 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 8 A. Aguilar (M)
  • 11 J. Cuadrado (M)
  • 10 J. Rodríguez (M)
  • 20 J. Quintero (M)
  • 5 W. Barrios (M)
  • 9 R. Falcao (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Uribe
  • 16 J. Lerma
  • 7 C. Bacca
  • 2 C. Zapata
  • 3 O. Murillo
  • 12 C. Vargas
  • 14 L. Muriel
  • 18 F. Díaz
  • 19 M. Borja
  • 21 J. Izquierdo
  • 22 J. Cuadrado

Timeline

  1. Colombia
    32' Colombia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Aguilar · On: M. Uribe
  2. Colombia
    40' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Mina · Assist: James Rodríguez
  3. Poland
    57' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Kownacki · On: K. Grosicki
  4. Poland
    61' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bednarek

    Foul

  5. Colombia
    70' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Falcao · Assist: J. Quintero
  6. Poland
    72' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Bereszynski · On: Ł. Teodorczyk
  7. Colombia
    73' Colombia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Quintero · On: J. Lerma
  8. Colombia
    75' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cuadrado · Assist: James Rodríguez
  9. Colombia
    78' Colombia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Falcao · On: C. Bacca
  10. Poland
    80' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Michał Pazdan · On: K. Glik
  11. Poland
    85' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    Jacek Góralski

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Poland Colombia
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 76% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 421 505
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 321 420
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Y. Mina's goal in the 40th minute provided Colombia with the confidence boost they needed to control the game.
  • ▸ R. Falcao's second goal in the 70th minute effectively sealed the match, making it difficult for Poland to mount a comeback.