WORLD CUP 2014: Colombia 2 - 1 Ivory Coast

Colombia were once tipped to win the World Cup by Pele in 1994 – and failed to get out of their group. This team built by their Argentine coach Jose Pekerman is made of sterner stuff despite being without their best striker Radomel Falcao for the tournament.

Not only are the yellow-shirted South Americans arguably the quickest team at the World Cup, they matched Ivory Coast physically too. And they know how to have fun – celebrating together with a group hip-wiggling dance in honour of fellow Colombian Shakira.

For once Manchester City powerhouse Yaya Toure was dominated in midfield by his permanent shadow Carlos Sanchez and Bony didn’t get a kick until he was replaced by Drogba. Colombia took 64 minutes to make their domination pay after Juan Cuadrado had earlier hit the post.

Cuadrado’s excellent corner was met by man-of-the-match Rodriguez who climbed high above marker Didier Zokora to connect with a powerful header into the roof of the net.

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