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.

Key Points

• It's day 15 in Russia with the climax of Groups G and H to look forward to
• First up, Senegal and Colombia meet in Samara at 3pm
• Japan take on Poland at the same time in Volgograd
• Then England face Belgium at 7pm for the right to top Group G
• Tunisia and Panama go for their first points in Saransk

[28 June 2018 16:05 · Michael Jones]

Goalless at the break in both games, Poland have had the best chance in Volgograd but Japan are attacking well

Senegal are dominating in Samara as Colombia have only had one shot

[28 June 2018 16:07 · Michael Jones]

SECOND HALF KICK OFF: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

Lots to do for Colombia in these 45 minutes, they need to be better in attack and have to go and try to win the game, they get a throw in in Senegal's half but it's cleared away 

[28 June 2018 16:10 · Michael Jones]

49 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

Colombia have started the second half better, they get it to C Sanchez on the left wing but Sane comes across and times his tackle well to stop the attack 

[28 June 2018 16:13 · Michael Jones]

55 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

Another break in play as Sarr is brought down by C Sanchez, but we're back underway and Colombia look to build from the back

[28 June 2018 16:15 · Michael Jones]

55 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

Colombia on the attack again, Mojica whips the ball into the box aiming for Falcao but Sabaly clears it somewhat nervously and Senegal break Sarr has it on the right wing and he goes past D Sanchez but his final ball is poor

[28 June 2018 16:20 · Michael Jones]

59 mins: JAPAN 0 - 1 POLAND - Bednarek

​GOAL! Poland have the lead and Japan are in trouble, they need to equalise. The ball comes into the area from a Kurzawa free kick, and Bednarek runs through and gets on the end of it to give Poland the lead

[28 June 2018 16:23 · Michael Jones]

63 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

The Colombian fans have heard of the goal for Poland and they're in full voice in the stadium 

[28 June 2018 16:25 · Michael Jones]

65 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA

Colombia win a corner after a free kick is deflected behind, the ball comes in towards Falcao but he mistimes his header and it goes wide

[28 June 2018 16:27 · Michael Jones]

67 mins: SENEGAL 0 - 0 COLOMBIA 

N'Diaye comes flying of his line and makes the tackle against Muriel, Colombia appeal for a penalty but the goalkeeper clearly won the ball first

[28 June 2018 16:29 · Michael Jones]

69 mins: JAPAN 0 - 1 POLAND

Nervous faces on the Japanese fans, their team is trying to get back into the game but Poland look more confident now