FIFA World Cup 2018, Day 15: Colombia, Belgium Win; Senegal Eliminated
June 29, 2018 01:29
Yerry Mina's second-half header sent Colombia into the last 16 of the World Cup at the expense of Senegal, who lost out to Japan. Japan reached the last 16 of the World Cup by having a better disciplinary record than Senegal - after losing to Poland in their final Group H game. In the final set of Group G games, Belgium beat England 1-0 while Tunisia defeated Panama 2-1.
Yerry Mina's second-half header sent Colombia into a the Round of 16 of the World Cup. (All images courtesy: AFP)
Senegal players tried their best to equalise but eventually fell short and crashed out of the tournament.
Defender Jan Bednarek's well-timed volley after Rafal Kurzawa's free-kick won the match for Poland, who were already eliminated.
Japan were kept in the game courtesy their goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima's saves against Poland.
Tunisia defender Yassine Meriah's deflected shot led to an own-goal that gave Panama a 1-0 lead.
Fakhereedine Ben Youssef equalised for Tunisia against Panama in the 51st minute.
Adnan Januzaj gave Belgium the lead in the 51st minute against England.