BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty
At the Maracana

"After all the noise surrounding the build-up to this World Cup last-16 game between Colombia and Uruguay, the actual event has so far been a let-down. Little cohesion, little quality and no clear chances."

Bola Akinola: , externalIf Uruguay eliminated England and Italy, then, Colombia can't beat them! Uruguay to go through

Saidmadrid: , externalUruguay playing very old fashioned football

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In the absence of Luis Suarez, Uruguay need more from Edinson Cavani, and the big lad almost gets in behind as he chases a long throughball but can't bring it down.

I can't help but think that the £55m man is a tad over-rated. I recall a bad miss at Stamford Bridge last season. Can he deliver the goods here?

Former England international Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live

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"This game hasn't settled. Colombia started the brighter of the two but they are not hurting Uruguay. Uruguay are well set up, they're getting behind the ball, frustrating Colombia and trying to catch them on the break."

Colombia fans bringing out the 'oles' as they keep the ball for an extrended period but Uruguay are superbly well drilled, dropping off into a back six at times and denying the dangermen James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado any space in which to operate.

Mikey Sweeney:, external Colombia could be a half decent shout to go the distance

It all opens up in midfield for Juan Zuniga, but the Colombian gets giddy when he reaches the 25-yard mark and fires off a speculative shot which Fernando Muslera deals with easily enough.

Disappointing. After the 100mph game between Brazil and Chile earlier, this one has had the traffic calming measures enforced.

Former England international Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live

"Listen, a 70% fit Luis Suarez is better than Diego Forlan. That's no disrespect to Forlan who is now 35. Suarez has such a good footballing brain. He's a massive loss to Uruguay."

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Diego Forlan whips in a free-kick for Uruguay but it's easily dealt with and Colombia's counter-attack comes to nothing. Colombia can't get their main man James Rodriguez into the game.

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Timon Lesage: , externalI don't know where all the other pennants end up, but the 1984 Anderlecht-Forest one is in my room as usual #bbcworldcup

That is outstanding...

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There's been a lot of niggly fouls in midfield in these opening exchanges. I can see a few cards in this one, Uruguay have not got going yet.

Former England international Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live

"We've already seen Colombia's James Rodriguez get on the ball two or three times but he hasn't been able to do anything with it. What's interesting to see is that Jackson Martinez is playing on the left."

Garreth Frank:, external Ready for part 2 of this South American special. Cheering on Colombia

Alex Mugan: , externalThe dark horses against the forces of darkness. Delightful football team against deluded press conference hosts. Come on Col

Jackson Martinez has started out on the left for Colombia - that'll please Clarke Carlisle. He sends Juan Cuadrado away down the right and the trickster beats two men before being fouled again.

Cuadrado the danger man early doors...

BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty
At the Maracana

"The game starts with thousands of Uruguay fans chanting Luis Suarez's name. They really seem to believe he has been the victim of injustice."

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Colombia making the early running as Uruguay sit off and watch, a cautious start from the men in blue. The first flashpoint comes with Uruguay's Alvaro Pereira nibbling the heels of Juan Cuadrado - who has been excellent thus far in the tournament.

Rob Cole:, external Brazil unconvincing. Germany, Holland aside, no one talking about France. Balanced midfield, potent up top. Allez les Bleus

Former England international Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live

"Colombia have three or four flair players but this will be a big test for them. This Uruguay side is very dogged, they work hard and have great belief. They know how to win matches."

We are under way in the battle to face Brazil.

Anthems done, hands shaken, pennants exchanged - it's game time.

Where do you reckon those gifts and pennants the sides exchange end up? Car boot sale?