28 June,2018 05:45 PM IST | Samara | IANS
James Rodriguez and Falcao. Pic/AFP
After throwing away their lead twice in the last game, Senegal will now have their task cut out when they take on Colombia in a decisive Group H clash here today. The west Africans could have ensured their passage to the Round-of-16 in Sunday's second group match against Japan but after playing out a 2-2 draw, they need now a draw to advance but if Colombia win, they will advance at Senegal's expense if Japan avoid defeat against Poland in Volgograd at the same time.
A draw would also do for Colombia but only if Japan lose. Japan and Senegal lead the group on four points while Colombia are one behind after their resounding 3-0 win over Poland in Kazan on Sunday. Colombia defender Davinson Sanchez sounded confident on Wednesday.
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