FIFA World Cup: Japan stun Colombia, Senegal beat Poland & Russia all but through

Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in Group H on Tuesday to become the first Asian side to beat a South American one at the World Cup. Asian teams had managed three draws in 17 matches against South American sides but the four-times Asian champions made their extra man count after Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez became the first player to get a red card in Russia. His sending-off in the third minute, for a deliberate handball, was the second fastest in World Cup history after Uruguay's Jose Batista was dismissed after 55 seconds against Scotland in 1986.

Updated on: Jun 20, 2018 1:46 AM IST

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Japan became the first team from Asia to beat a team from CONMEBOL region after they beat Colombia 2-1. (REUTERS)

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Referee Damir Skomina from Slovenia shows a red card to Colombia's Carlos Sanchez, on the ground, during the group H match between Colombia and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Mordavia Arena. (AP)

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Japan's Shinji Kagawa, right, scores the opening goal by penalty during the group H match between Colombia and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Mordavia Arena. (AP)

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Colombia's Juan Fernando Quintero scores their first goal with a free-kick. (REUTERS)

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Japan's Yuya Osako, center right, scores his side second goal during the group H match between Colombia and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup. (AP)

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Meanwhile Senegal became the first African team to win in the FIFA World Cup 2018, beating Poland 2-1. (REUTERS)

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M’Baye Niang scored their second goal after an own goal put them ahead in the first half. (REUTERS)

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Poland scored late on but Senegal held on to register a win. (REUTERS)

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Russia's Denis Cheryshev celebrates scoring their second goal against Egypt. (REUTERS)

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Egypt's Mohamed Salah scored from penalty after Russia had taken 3-0 lead but it was not enough. (REUTERS)

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Russia's 3-1 win have put them in a strong position to qualify for the round of 16. (AP)