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Colombia top group after goalless draw with Portugal

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Colombia and Portugal drew 0-0 in their final World Cup Group K match, with Colombia topping the group and Portugal finishing second.
  • Colombia finished with seven points to play Ghana next, while Portugal secured five points for a match against Croatia.
  • The match was an entertaining draw despite the heat and humidity, with both teams having close calls and Colombia having a late goal disallowed for offside.

Colombia secured the top spot in World Cup Group K with a goalless draw against Portugal on Saturday. The result means Colombia will advance to the last 32 to face Ghana, while Portugal, finishing second, is set to play Croatia. The match, held in intense heat and humidity, saw Colombia dominate early on. However, Portugal responded after a hydration break, with Bruno Fernandes testing Colombia's goalkeeper Camilo Vargas with a notable save. The second half was a dynamic, end-to-end affair with multiple near-scoring opportunities for both sides. Colombia thought they had taken the lead late in the game, but Davinson Sanchez's goal was disallowed for a marginal offside call. Colombia finished the group stage with seven points, while Portugal accumulated five points. Uzbekistan, having lost to DR Congo, exited the tournament without a point.

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