Poland has crashed out of Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup following their 3-0 loss to Colombia in a Group H tie at the Kazan Arena on Sunday.
Goals from Yerry Mina, Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado capped off a destructive showing from Colombia.
Juan Fernando Quintero found James Rodriguez down the right side of the box, and he produced a skilfully chipped ball towards the back post.
Centre-back Mina rose to the challenge as he climbed highest to power a header beyond a helpless Wojciech Szczesny in the Poland goal.
Quintero proved the architect with a sublime through-ball, allowing Falcao to break free and prod a clever finish into the bottom corner.
Colombia proved rampant in the closing stages and Pekerman’s charges perhaps saved their best goal for last.
James pulled away on the right inside his own half, before curling a ball across the Poland back line to set Cuadrado free and he made no mistake by curling an unerring finish into the far corner.
Victory for Los Cafeteros now leaves the South Americans with more than a fighting chance of reaching the knockouts. Beating Senegal in the nation’s final group game would guarantee Colombia safe passage into the second round.
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