- Colombia celebra un triunfo clave y Polonia cae eliminada
- James Rodríguez, Jugador Budweiser del Partido gracias a sus dos asistencias
- REVIVE: Minuto a minuto, estadísticas y más
Colombia sumó un triunfo importante contra Polonia (0-3) y depende de sí misma para lograr el pase a octavos de final en la tercera y última jornada. Para Polonia, en cambio, la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2018 finaliza en la fase de grupos.
Tras sufrir sendas derrotas en su primer partido del Grupo H, ambas selecciones llegaban al encuentro bajo presión. Se notó cuando saltaron al césped del Kazán Arena, lleno hasta la bandera con 42.837 espectadores: nadie quería arriesgar y ninguno de los dos equipos quería verse por detrás en el marcador.
La primera acción de verdadero peligro llegó en el minuto 40: James Rodríguez, que hoy sí fue titular, centró el balón al corazón del área y Yerry Mina lo cabeceó al fondo de la red.
En la segunda mitad, Polonia tuvo que asumir más riesgos, lo que abrió espacios para que los sudamericanos salieran al contragolpe. Robert Lewandowski tuvo la única gran ocasión para empatar, pero David Ospina estuvo muy atento y salió a los pies del delantero para evitar el gol.
En el minuto 70, Juan Quintero metió un fabuloso pase en profundidad a Falcao, que hizo el segundo para los suyos con un buen remate con el exterior del pie. Apenas unos minutos después, Juan Cuadrado anotó el 0-3 definitivo tras una asistencia de James.
Rusia 2018: Polonia 0-3 Colombia
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Poland v Colombia: Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates after scoring
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's second goal]()
Poland v Colombia: Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's second goal
24 jun. 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Kamil Grosicki of Poland and Robert Lewandowski of Poland look dejected]()
Poland v Colombia: Kamil Grosicki of Poland and Robert Lewandowski of Poland look dejected
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Kamil Grosicki of Poland and Robert Lewandowski of Poland look dejected after Colombia score their third goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Johan Mojica of Colombia celebrates as Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates with teammates]()
Poland v Colombia: Johan Mojica of Colombia celebrates as Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates with teammates
24 jun. 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Johan Mojica of Colombia celebrates as Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Yerry Mina of Colombia scores his team's first goal]()
Poland v Colombia: Yerry Mina of Colombia scores his team's first goal
24 jun. 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Yerry Mina of Colombia scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Yerry Mina of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's first goal]()
Poland v Colombia: Yerry Mina of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's first goal
24 jun. 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Yerry Mina of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: James Rodriguez of Colombia reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match]()
Poland v Colombia: James Rodriguez of Colombia reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: James Rodriguez of Colombia reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Jamie Squire - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Yerry Mina of Colombia celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal]()
Poland v Colombia: Yerry Mina of Colombia celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal
24 jun. 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Yerry Mina of Colombia celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Juan Cuadrado of Colombia is challenged by Jacek Goralski of Poland]()
Poland v Colombia: Juan Cuadrado of Colombia is challenged by Jacek Goralski of Poland
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Juan Cuadrado of Colombia is challenged by Jacek Goralski of Poland during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: A Poland fan looks dejected during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H]()
Poland v Colombia: A Poland fan looks dejected during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: A Poland fan looks dejected during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Jamie Squire - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's second goal]()
Poland v Colombia: Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's second goal
24 jun. 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Radamel Falcao of Colombia celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Robert Lewandowski of Poland is challenged by Yerry Mina of Colombia]()
Poland v Colombia: Robert Lewandowski of Poland is challenged by Yerry Mina of Colombia
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Robert Lewandowski of Poland is challenged by Yerry Mina of Colombia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: James Rodriguez of Colombia runs with the ball]()
Poland v Colombia: James Rodriguez of Colombia runs with the ball
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: James Rodriguez of Colombia runs with the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Abel Aguilar of Colombia receives medical treatment]()
Poland v Colombia: Abel Aguilar of Colombia receives medical treatment
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Abel Aguilar of Colombia receives medical treatment during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Radamel Falcao of Colombia is challenged by Grzegorz Krychowiak]()
Poland v Colombia: Radamel Falcao of Colombia is challenged by Grzegorz Krychowiak
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Radamel Falcao of Colombia is challenged by Grzegorz Krychowiak of Poland during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Jamie Squire - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Robert Lewandowski of Poland looks on from the tunnel]()
Poland v Colombia: Robert Lewandowski of Poland looks on from the tunnel
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Robert Lewandowski of Poland looks on from the tunnel before the warm up prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Poland v Colombia: Colombia fans enjoy
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Colombia fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Referee Cesar Ramos speaks to Bartosz Bereszynski of Poland and Davinson Sanchez of Colombia]()
Poland v Colombia: Referee Cesar Ramos speaks to Bartosz Bereszynski of Poland and Davinson Sanchez of Colombia
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Referee Cesar Ramos speaks to Bartosz Bereszynski of Poland and Davinson Sanchez of Colombia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: Colombia Fans enjoy pre match atmosphere prior]()
Poland v Colombia: Colombia Fans enjoy pre match atmosphere prior
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Colombia Fans enjoy pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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![Poland v Colombia: General view inside the stadium as the teams line up]()
Poland v Colombia: General view inside the stadium as the teams line up
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: General view inside the stadium as the teams line up for the national anthems prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena on June 24, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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El análisis de los enviados especiales de FIFA.com
Piotr Koźmiński, con Polonia (Síguelo en Twitter | Facebook)
Otro resultado decepcionante de Polonia. Los hombres de Adam Nawalka jugaron con más agresividad que contra Senegal, pero no fue suficiente. La ausencia del lesionado Kamil Glik, jefe de la zaga polaca, tuvo una gran repercusión en el equipo. Y Polonia tampoco dispuso de buenas ocasiones, ya que sus rivales cortaron casi todos los balones dirigidos a Robert Lewandowski. Como ya ocurrió en las ediciones de 2002 y 2006, cuando también perdió el primer partido, Polonia no logró la clasificación para octavos de final.
Alejandra Rueda, con Colombia (Síguela en Facebook | Twitter)
Colombia vivió un primer tiempo muy intenso. Pero, una vez abierta la lata, supo salir bien a la contra y lanzar ataques muy peligrosos valiéndose de la velocidad de sus extremos. Juan Cuadrado fue un auténtico puñal por la banda derecha, pero quien más brilló fue James Rodríguez, el hombre más destacado de Colombia en 2014 y autor de dos asistencias en el partido de hoy. Tras este choque, los hombres de José Pekerman se meten de lleno en el torneo.
Jugador Budweiser del Partido
James Rodríguez sobresalió con sus dos asistencias y guió a los suyos hasta la victoria. El 10 colombiano se ofreció en todo momento a sus compañeros y siempre le dio salida a la pelota. Su habilidad con el balón provocó los aplausos del público en más de una ocasión.
El dato
20 – Colombia disputó hoy su 20º partido en una Copa Mundial. El primero fue contra Uruguay en la Copa Mundial de Chile —un 30 de mayo de 1962—, donde los Cafeteros perdieron 2-1. Hoy, en cambio, consiguieron los tres puntos. Y lo hicieron vestidos de azul, un color con el que no habían ganado hasta la fecha en la prueba reina.
Lo que viene
Japón – Polonia, Grupo H, 28 de junio, Volgogrado
Senegal – Colombia, Grupo H, 28 de junio, Samara
