Summary

  • Colombia win Group C opener in Belo Horizonte

  • West Ham's Armero drills in opener

  • Gutierrez taps in, Rodriguez adds late third

  • Replay: Click Live Coverage to watch the match again

  1. Postpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    How entertaining have these group games been? I make it 18 goals scored now and we have only had five games.

    If, like me, you can't wait to see what the next fixture brings then why not join me over in our live text commentary on Uruguay v Costa Rica, which can also be found on the BBC Sport website.

  2. Postpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Clarence Seedorf
    Match of the Day analyst

    "With Colombia, you get the little touches and there are five or six players in a small area and open to a counter attack. Greece weren't capable of doing that.

    "Colombia tried to get the result home after 20 minutes and against a team that can counter attack that could be a problem for them."

  3. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Chris:, external I really don't think Greece have been as bad as the scoreline suggests. They could have a real chance of second in Group C.

  4. Postpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    That continues a great start to the tournament for South American teams, with hosts Brazil, Chile and now Colombia having recorded opening-game wins.

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Pat Nevin
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "It was a really enjoyable game for large parts. Greece certainly played their part but they have survived on defence for quite a few years and when you go behind early you have to adapt and it doesn't suit them.

    "After that miss, Theofanis Gekas will be in his room tonight with the curtains drawn and the bedclothes over his head. He's been a very good player over the years but he didn't get a lot of help. There's no pace and no zip, you need pace at this World Cup and there's none there."

  6. GOALpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    James Rodriguez scoresImage source, Getty Images

    Colombia give their fans an added boost to their celebrations as they get a third to ensure they record their biggest ever World Cup win. Juan Cuadrado drives forward into the box after a quick free-kick before the ball spills to James Rodriguez, and he sweeps home. Party time.

  7. Postpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Three minutes of added time is shown on the fourth official's board and the Colombia fans have already entered full party mode in the stands. Great backing from those who have travelled over to Brazil.

  8. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Nick:, external From this game I've learnt Greece are poor and there will be a nasty shadow on the pitch when England kick off at 17:00 in Belo.

  9. Postpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Pat Nevin
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Falcao is more than a decent World Cup striker and not having him could be the difference for Colombia later in this tournament. He's such a phenomenal goalscorer and the system suits him. They're not finished, they're not out of it and they will adapt to the players coming in. They're certainly not a softer touch.

    "If England were to face Colombia in the second round, I'd back England. I like Rodriguez as a player but England could snuff him out and the pace in the wide areas, England aren't slouches. It is a long time away and this is a joy to watch with the positivity but if I was Roy Hodgson I'd think 'We'd take them'."

  10. Postpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Georgios Samaras threatens to create a nervy final few minutes as he bends a low shot from outside the area that drifts inches wide of the upright.

    A bit of a warning for Colombia, who are perhaps trying to be a bit too fancy when they attack with their slick, one-touch passing falling short in the final third and leading Greece to turn defence in attack.

  11. Join the debate at #myworldcupseatpublished at 18:42 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    A man watches his laptop in the bathImage source, @Zaccsalisbury

    Zacc:, external Don't see how it could get much better for the 5pm warm up...

  12. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Adam:, external Perhaps an unfancied game this, like Chile v Australia last night, but both have been great watches.

    James: For all the criticism we give referees, we must recognise when a referee, like today's, has had a great game.

  13. Postpublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    The pace of this game has dropped quite a bit now, with Colombia looking pretty satisfied that the three points are safe, while Greece are probably accepting the game is beyond them. Jose Holebas lazily tries to cross from midway inside the Colombia half, but his effort fails to beat the first man.

  14. Postpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Pat Nevin
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Colombia are trying to get a third goal, not just play the game out. Juan Cuadrado is very pacy, very direct and has a good goalscoring record but his final touch today hasn't been up to standard."

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Colombia make another change as Jackson Martinez, prolific for Porto last season with 29 goals in 51 appearances, takes the place of Teofilo Gutierrez. Probably not the player the tiring Greece players will want to see coming on.

    A familiar face comes on for Greece as the 37-year-old Georgios Karagounis replaces Panagiotis Kone.

  16. Postpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    OptaJoe:, external 2 - #COL have now equalled their best result in a World Cup game (2-0 vs UAE in 1990 and vs Switzerland in 1994). Landmark.

  17. Join the debate at #myworldcupseatpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    A paper mache Christ the RedeemerImage source, @MaxwellScott

    Donald Maxwell-Scott:, external Yep, a two-metre paper mache Christ the Redeemer is with us to look over England tonight!

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Colombia make their first change of the game as Abel Aguilar comes off, with the Toulouse man replaced by Alexander Meija of Atletico Nacional. Midfielder for midfielder.

  19. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    Sarah:, external Welcome back, Colombia - really enjoying this exuberant, adventurous performance and glad fun fans have cause to celebrate!

  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 14 June 2014

    It is the last action for Theofanis Gekas as he is replaced by Fulham striker Kostas Mitroglou. A change, you feel, that is way overdue.