The goals, minute by minute
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The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Colombia (projected 1st Group K) vs Ghana (best third) · knockout
Level of the teams
Colombia: in great form under Lorenzo, elite attack (James, Luis Díaz, Durán)
and a rising squad. A contender to make noise.
Ghana: individual names (Kudus) and pace, but below in pedigree and depth.
Key factors
- Colombia far superior in talent, combination play and depth.
- Ghana will try to unsettle with pace out wide.
- Colombia arrives as a heavy favorite in the tie.
Prediction
Result in 90': 2-0 Colombia (alternative: 2-1 Colombia)
- Colombia win: ~68%
- Draw: ~20%
- Ghana win: ~12%
Advances: Colombia (~78%)
Player to watch: Luis Díaz, Colombia's wide threat.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
Colombia is clearly superior and should advance. Ghana can be a nuisance at
times with its pace, but a Colombian progression is the most likely scenario.