Match report
Colombia Defeats Senegal 1-0 in World Cup Clash
Senegal
0–1
FT
Colombia
Jun 28, 2018
Colombia secured a vital 1-0 win over Senegal in their World Cup Group H clash, thanks to a goal from Yerry Mina. Despite Senegal's valiant efforts, Colombia's clinical finishing and solid defense proved too much for the African side. James Rodríguez's introduction bolstered Colombia's attack, while Mina's header was the decisive moment of the match.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Senegal 0-1 Colombia
- • Goal: Yerry Mina (74')
- • Substitution: James Rodríguez (31')
- • Yellow Card: J. Mojica (45')
- • Yellow Card: M. Niang (51')
Lineups
Senegal
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 16 K. N'Diaye (G)
- 21 L. Gassama (D)
- 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
- 6 S. Sané (D)
- 12 Y. Sabaly (D)
- 8 C. Kouyaté (M)
- 5 I. Gueye (M)
- 19 M. Niang (F)
- 10 S. Mané (F)
- 20 K. Baldé (M)
- 18 I. Sarr (M)
Substitutes
- 22 M. Wagué
- 14 M. Konaté
- 15 D. Sakho
- 1 A. Diallo
- 2 A. Mbengue
- 4 K. Mbodji
- 7 M. Sow
- 9 M. Diouf
- 11 C. N'Doye
- 13 A. N'Diaye
- 17 P. N'Diaye
- 23 A. Gomis
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)
- 6 C. Sánchez (M)
- 11 J. Cuadrado (M)
- 10 J. Rodríguez (M)
- 20 J. Quintero (M)
- 15 M. Uribe (M)
- 9 R. Falcao (F)
Substitutes
- 14 L. Muriel
- 16 J. Lerma
- 19 M. Borja
- 2 C. Zapata
- 3 O. Murillo
- 5 W. Barrios
- 7 C. Bacca
- 12 C. Vargas
- 18 F. Díaz
- 21 J. Izquierdo
- 22 J. Cuadrado
Timeline
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31' Colombia subst · Substitution 1Off: James Rodríguez · On: L. Muriel
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45' Colombia Card · Yellow CardJ. Mojica
Foul
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51' Senegal Card · Yellow CardM. Niang
Foul
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74' Senegal subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Sabaly · On: M. Wagué
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74' Colombia Goal · Normal GoalY. Mina · Assist: J. Quintero
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80' Senegal subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Balde · On: M. Konaté
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83' Colombia subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Uribe · On: J. Lerma
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86' Senegal subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Niang · On: D. Sakho
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89' Colombia subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Falcao · On: M. Borja
Match Stats
| Stat | Senegal | Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 81% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 4 |
| Corners | 1 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 303 | 432 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Accurate Passes | 223 | 352 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ James Rodríguez's introduction at halftime revitalized Colombia's attack, leading to a crucial goal-scoring opportunity.
- ▸ Yerry Mina's header at the 74th minute was the turning point, securing Colombia's lead and ultimately the match.