Colombia vs Ghana: Jhon Arias' goal takes COL to round of 16 with a 1-0 win

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: FULL TIME! Arias' early strike in the 14th minute proved to be the difference as Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 to book their place in the Round of 16. Despite Ghana's determined efforts to find an equaliser, Colombia held firm at the back and saw out the narrow victory to continue their World Cup campaign. COL 1-0 GHA FULL TIME

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Six minutes of added time, and the match is in Colombia's control. They have the momentum and are looking to double the lead. Ghana look down and out, and now they need a miraculous effort to get back into the game. COL 1-0 GHA 90'

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Luis Diaz is pushing hard for another goal here for Colombia, but Ghana have defended well after conceding the first. This match has delivered so far but a goal here from Ghana will add another twist to the game. COL 1-0 GHA 80'

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: The Colombian defenders are putting their bodies on the line here to stop the Ghana shots. They need something extraordinary here to bounce back; otherwise, the hopes for the round of 16 will fade soon. COL 1-0 GHA 70'

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Colombia are pushing for another goal here as Gustavo Puerta attempted a long shot but was saved by the goalkeeper. Ghana are also trying hard to find a way to break the deadlock but it hasn't worked for them so far. COL 1-0 GHA 55'

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Second half begins as Ghana are in search of an equaliser, quiet desperately.

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: HALF TIME! Ghana fought back in the last few minutes, but Colombia held their nerve. This match has lived up to the hype so far and the second half is expected to be a banger. It will be crucial for Colombia to get that extra cushion of another goal. COL 1-0 GHA Half time

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Ghana are trying here to move forward, but the Colombian defence has been rock solid. It won't be easy for them to break the deadlock. They won't allow them to arrive in the box that easily. COL 1-0 GHA 36'

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Hydration Break! Colombia have lived up to the expectations here and dominated Ghana so far, however, this match can turn anytime as we witnessed earlier today when Cape Verde made Argentina's life difficult. COL 1-0 GHA 25'

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Colombia strike early goal. They didn't take much time to take the lead here. Excellent cross from Luis Suarez, which completely opened Ghana's defence as John Arias put it inside the net quite comfortably. COL 1-0 GHA 14'

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Cordoba is off after injury, it is his hamstring, most probably, as Colombia are forced to make an early change as Luis Suarez is in the middle now. Ghana are pushing Colombia here, and they are feeling the pressure.

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: As expected, Colombia take early control in the game by controlling the possession, they need to tackle the physicality of this Ghana side to break the deadlock. COL 0-0 GHA 7'

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Kick off at Kansas City Stadium!

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: The players are out in the middle for the national anthems of their respective nations.

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Colombia made two changes to the side, with Daniel Muñoz and Johan Mojica returning to the starting XI. The pair replaced Santiago Arias and Deiver Machado as Néstor Lorenzo refreshed both full-back positions while keeping the rest of the lineup unchanged for the knockout clash.

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz replaced goalkeeper Benjamin Asare with Lawrence Ati-Zigi, relying on Ati-Zigi's tournament experience and leadership following his full recovery from a groin injury that sidelined him during the group stage.

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Ghana starting line-up - Lawrence Ati-Zigi; Caleb Yirenkyi, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, Derrick Luckassen, Marvin Senaya.

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Colombia starting line-up - Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Jhon Lucumi, Luis Diaz, Jhon Cordoba, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma, Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez.

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Queiroz, now appearing at his sixth World Cup as a coach, is hoping to guide Ghana on a memorable run reminiscent of the Black Stars' historic campaign in 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals in South Africa and came within a penalty shootout of becoming the first African nation to make the last four.

Colombia vs Ghana LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Colombia will aim to carry their impressive group-stage form into Friday's Round of 32 clash against Ghana after emerging as one of the standout teams of the tournament. However, standing between them and a place in the last 16 is a man who knows them better than most. Ghana are coached by Carlos Queiroz, the former Colombia boss, whose familiarity with several of their players and setup adds an intriguing subplot to an already compelling knockout encounter.

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