Annnnd breathe. There's been plenty of coverage of the darker side of football today following the Luis Suarez 'bite' controversy but these two games have reminded us about how the great this tournament has been.

Fortunately, there is more to come. Group E and F take centre stage on Wednesday and we will back with live text coverage once again of all the action. For now, goodbye.

Jon on text: With four South American teams in the top of the draw, one is guaranteed to reach the semi's now.

Georgios Samaras had not scored in 24 hours of international football before slamming home his match-winning penalty.

Former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage
MOTD analyst

"James Rodriguez has been so impressive for Colombia. They have done exceptionally well, missing Falcao, but everyone has stepped up to the plate."

Eight goals in two games and yet more drama. This truly is shaping up to be one of the best World Cups in history, and we are not yet out of the group stage.

All the highlights from Greece's dramatic win against Ivory Coast and Colombia's 4-1 defeat of Japan are available now at the top of this page. Click on the 'Highlights' tab to watch them.

Greece match-winner Georgios Samaras, speaking to BBC Sport: "I think we controlled the game for most of the time. We scored a goal and hit the post a few times. We tried to win in the last 15 minutes because we knew we had to to get into the next round.

"We gave everything we had, we are really proud of our achievement. I am proud of the team and I hope we gave a smile back to the people back in our country."

Former England midfielder Danny Murphy
MOTD analyst

"One thing that stands out is there are so many South American teams in the second round."

Thomas Maxwell:, external Incredible result for Greece. Very limited side but once again adding up to much more that the sum of their parts.

Colombia will play Uruguay in the last 16, with the two sides meeting this Saturday at 21:00 BST.

Meanwhile, Greece's reward for that most dramatic of wins means they take on Group D surprise package Costa Rica on Sunday, also at 21:00.

So these are the final standings in Group C. Despite a brief fightback by Japan, Colombia never moved off top spot and they progress as Group C winners. Greece, meanwhile, move above Ivory Coast to take second.

Tom Johnson:, external Samaras dealing with pressure like an absolute boss.

Abdul Karim:, external This sums up WorldCup2014, drama to the end. Devastating for Ivory Coast.

James Hughes:, external How did Greece make it to the knockout stages after being so poor vs Colombia in their opening group game?!

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All over in Cuiaba and it is an easy win for Colombia as they progress as Group C winners. Faryd Mondragon saw a bit of action on his historic night, making one save in what was his first competitive appearance in nine years.

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Seconds after the game restarts after Georgios Samaras's goal, the full-time whistle goes. The Greece bench races on to the pitch, the Ivory Coast players slump on the floor. Ivory Coast goalkeeper Boubacar Barry is stretched out on the pitch, head on the grass. The cruellest of ways to go out, but fantastic stuff from Greece.

Tottenham and former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel
BBC Radio 5 live

"There was some contact but it looks like Samaras has gone to strike the ball and has kicked Sio and fallen over. For me that is not a penalty.

"Samaras has not scored for two years but looked as cool and calm as possible. The Greek players are going crazy."

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Wow, wow, wow! What utter drama! Georgios Samaras picks up the ball, marches toward the penalty spot and confidently smashes home. Greece are on the verge of progressing to the last 16 of a World Cup for the first time in their history.

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Georgios Samaras is fouled inside the area! Last-minute penalty to Greece, Samaras has it...

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If you drew Colombia in the office sweepstake, start believing now. Colombia wrap up a comprehensive win in style as the excellent James Rodriguez scampers away down the left, turns Southampton man Maya Yoshida inside out and fires home. Job done.

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The win wrapped up, Colombia boss Jose Pekerman gives substitute goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon his moment to make history. The 43-year-old goalkeeper comes on for David Ospina to become the oldest player to play at a World Cup, displacing previous record holder Cameroon's Roger Milla.

He may have a surname that sounds like a character from a Rocky film, but he now has his name in the history books.

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Former Manchester United assistant manager Rene Meulensteen on BBC Radio 5 live:

"A disappointing World Cup for Japan but this is what Colombia have done all the tournament and they will deservedly top the group."

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Japan's World Cup journey is over as Jackson Martinez puts this game beyond them with his second of the game. James Rodriguez is again the architect of the goal, wiping out the Japan defence with a smart ball for Martinez to run on to and he fires home from inside the box.

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