Senegal vs Colombia LIVE World Cup 2018: Senegal out on yellow cards - latest reaction from Samara
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Both teams know that they are through to the last-16 where they will face either England or Belgium. Senegal have an easier path to the knockout stage needing only a draw to secure their place.
Colombia have recovered well from their shaky opening game against Japan that saw Carlos Sánchez Moreno sent off just three minutes into the game. Their victory over bottom of the group Poland last week has given them one last chance to qualify for the round of 16.
Senegal have been very fortunate in the competition so far, managing a win over Poland and a draw with group leader Japan. Their win over Poland came on the back of several mistakes including an own goal from Thiago Cionek. They gave Japan too many chances when the two teams met last week. They will need to correct their defensive issues ahead of Thursday’s game.
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What time is it?
Senegal vs Colombia kicks off at 15:00 at the Samara Arena.
Where can I watch it?
Live coverage is available on BBC One and online via the BBC Sport website.
Odds
Senegal: 7/2
Colombia: 5/6
Draw: 5/2
Prediction
Colombia’s offence will be their key to victory against a Senegal side that has already shown it has trouble defending. Senegal are in the better position out of the two sides as they only need a draw despite this Colombia are favourites to win.
The Senegalese fans have been spectacular all tournament and the same is true today,
A quick pause for the anthems and then we'll be ready! Senegal vs Colombia, Japan vs Poland
Here we go again!
KICK OFF: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA
Senegal start the match, the immediately move the ball forwards and it comes to Niang who gives it a hoof from 25 yards and it's wide, it's very, very wide
4 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA
It's a little scrappy in mid-field but Colombia come away with the ball Cuadrado wins a throw in, but Senegal force the Colombians to retreat again
8 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA
Senegal win a free kick in Colombia's half, Keita whips the ball into the box but there's too much curl and height on the delivery and Ospina claims it with some ease
9 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA
Colombia just opened up Senegal at the back, Quintero received the ball in the mid-field and played it out to the right, Cuadrado gave it him back and he switched the play to Uribe on the left, but the ball into the box was poor and N'Diaye had no trouble collecting it
12 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA
Quintero has started this game well, he takes a free kick for Colombia and forces N'Diaye into a good save, the keeper diving to his right and pushing the ball out of play
15 mins: JAPAN 0 - 0 POLAND
Japan have started well, they've had a few chances on goal and Fabianski has made some good saves but Poland have the ball, they work the left side, it comes back to Lewandowski whose shot is blocked!
17 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA
VAR in action again, the referee comes over to the TV screen and he changes his decision, no penalty!
Sanchez makes a great challenge on Mane and gets the ball first
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