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World Cup News: Daily Digest: Superstar display by James Rodriguez as Colombia romp to victory over Poland – Article

24 Jun 2018 ellinor

Good morning, David Cooper here giving you a bitesize look at what’s going on today in the world of sport.

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Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez (R) controls the ball during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group H football match between Poland and Colombia at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 24, 2018. (Photo by Roman Kruchinin / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read ROMAN KRUCHININ/AFP/Getty Images)

Dazzling display: James Rodriguez.

Last night, Colombia came away from the Kazan Arena with three precious points after a dazzling display in their 3-0 win over Poland.

Towering defender Yerry Mina opened the scoring five minutes before half-time as he nodded in a cross from James Rodriguez.

Radamel Falcao latched onto a through ball from Juan Quintero to double the Colombians’ lead with 20 minutes to play before Rodriguez assisted Juan Cuadrado for the third five minutes later.

The result in Group H means Poland are eliminated from the World Cup with one game left to play.

Read Brendon Netto’s analysis, here.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Jos Buttler of England batting during the 5th Royal London ODI match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford on June 24, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

In the form of his life: Jos Buttler.

Jos Buttler rescued England as they pulled off a one-wicket win from the most improbable of positions to complete their historic 5-0 whitewash of Australia.

England’s hopes of pulling off a clean sweep appeared all washed up at Old Trafford when they faltered to 114 for eight in pursuit of an under-par 205 all out in the one-day series finale.

But Buttler (110no) – who had already improvised a run-out and stumping in his wicketkeeping role – gave England the last laugh after all in Sunday’s tale of the unexpected.

Here, Ajit Vijaykumar brings you this analysis on Buttler’s performance and has this to say about Australia captain Tim Paine and the chaos the Baggy Green find themselves in.

FEATURE OF THE DAY

TOPSHOT - Japan's midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group H football match between Japan and Senegal at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Ekaterinburg on June 24, 2018. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP/Getty Images)

Japan and Senegal played out a draw.

Following Japan and Senegal’s 2-2 draw in Group, Matt Monaghan analyses the contest and discusses veteran forward Keisuke Honda.

Read it, here.

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WHAT’S ON

World Cup Football: Group A: Saudi Arabia v Egypt (18:00), Uruguay v Russia (18:00); Group B: Iran v Portugal (22:00), Spain v Morocco (22:00)

Mohamed Salah is expected to take to the pitch.



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