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Africa Bites Dust at World Cup Again

Colombia booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup after a topsy-turvy final afternoon in Group H.

The South Americans reached the knockout stages after securing a narrow 1-0 win over Senegal.

The result means that Senegal crash out of the World Cup, with Japan taking the second qualifying position after receiving fewer yellow cards in the tournament .

It was a dramatic turnaround for Senegal, who were heading through as Group H winners.

With 70 minutes gone, Poland’s 1-0 lead over Japan in the group’s other game meant 2014 quarter-finalists Colombia were heading out, with Senegal going through as group winners.

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But with just over 15 minutes of normal time left, Colombia defender Yerry Mina stole in at the near-post to head Juan Quintero’s corner past the Senegalese goalkeeper.

It was the second game in a row that the young defender had scored from a set-piece.

The goal turned Group H upside down, moving Colombia to the top of the group, leaving Senegal languishing in third on the fair-play rule.

Mane went close on the 76-minute but David Ospina was equal to the shot, turning his effort behind for a corner.

Colombia held firm to book their place in the next round where they will play either England or Belgium.

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