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#Teams are out within the park and it's time for the national anthems
Starting line-u.s.are in!
Colombia
David Ospina - Oscar Murillo, Santiago Arias, Johan Mojica, Davidson Sanchez - Carlos Sanchez, Juan Cuadrado, Juan Quintero, Jefferson Lerma - Radamel Falcao (capt), Jose Izquierdo
Coach: Jose Pekerman (ARG)
Japan
Eiji Kawashima - Gen Shoji, Yuto Nagatomo, Hiroki Sakai, Maya Yoshida - Gaku Shibasaki, Genki Haraguchi, Shinji Kagawa, Takashi Inui, Makoto Hasebe (capt) - Yuya Osako
Coach: Akira Nishino (JPN)
Referee: Damir Skomina (SVN)
Hello and welcome to our live protection from the FIFA World Cup 2018! In the first contest of the day, Colombia face Japan
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Colombia is not going to take suffering Asian giants Japan as a right when the 2 facets meet in their World Cup opener in Saransk, Seville striker Luis Muriel mentioned Sunday. "Los Cafeteros" are aiming to most sensible their run to the quarter-finals in Brazil four years ago with a skilled aspect wealthy with the attacking abilities of captain Radamel Falcao, Bayern Munich famous person James Rodriguez and Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado.
Japan are under huge force to perform after a string of underwhelming shows within the weeks main as much as the tournament, throughout which unpopular Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic used to be changed via Akira Nishino. The "Blue Samurai" may also consider of their 4-1 trouncing to Colombia four years ago, which capped a winless crew marketing campaign and despatched Jose Pekerman's men on their technique to the last eight -- their best-ever efficiency at a World Cup.
Colombia are broadly tipped for a repeat efficiency on the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, however Muriel says nothing shall be taken as a right. "First of all, Colombia won't underestimate any of our rivals because that would be a big mistake," Muriel advised journalists in Kazan.
"Concentration is fundamental if we are to stay on track and maintain confidence in our plan for the tournament. Japan are good passers of the ball and they are quick at transforming from defence to attack and vice versa. We have to counter this by playing quickly and regrouping in defence when we lose possession. "
Bayern famous person James, who gained the Golden Boot in Brazil, gave fans cause for fear previous this week after he used to be reduced to gym work because of muscle fatigue in his right calf. But he is tipped to be in a position for Colombia's opener and Muriel believes the South Americans can better their appearing in Brazil.
"A successful World Cup for us would be surpassing what we achieved in Brazil. We want to go much further because this squad has what it takes," mentioned the 27-year-old, hoping to make his World Cup debut. "But we'll be taking it match by match. We can't afford to look any further ahead because we would lose the essence of what we are. We're focusing only on Japan and then we'll think about what comes next."
#Teams are out within the park and it's time for the national anthems
Starting line-u.s.are in!
Colombia
David Ospina - Oscar Murillo, Santiago Arias, Johan Mojica, Davidson Sanchez - Carlos Sanchez, Juan Cuadrado, Juan Quintero, Jefferson Lerma - Radamel Falcao (capt), Jose Izquierdo
Coach: Jose Pekerman (ARG)
Japan
Eiji Kawashima - Gen Shoji, Yuto Nagatomo, Hiroki Sakai, Maya Yoshida - Gaku Shibasaki, Genki Haraguchi, Shinji Kagawa, Takashi Inui, Makoto Hasebe (capt) - Yuya Osako
Coach: Akira Nishino (JPN)
Referee: Damir Skomina (SVN)
Hello and welcome to our live protection from the FIFA World Cup 2018! In the first contest of the day, Colombia face Japan
PREVIEW
Colombia is not going to take suffering Asian giants Japan as a right when the 2 facets meet in their World Cup opener in Saransk, Seville striker Luis Muriel mentioned Sunday. "Los Cafeteros" are aiming to most sensible their run to the quarter-finals in Brazil four years ago with a skilled aspect wealthy with the attacking abilities of captain Radamel Falcao, Bayern Munich famous person James Rodriguez and Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado.
Japan are under huge force to perform after a string of underwhelming shows within the weeks main as much as the tournament, throughout which unpopular Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic used to be changed via Akira Nishino. The "Blue Samurai" may also consider of their 4-1 trouncing to Colombia four years ago, which capped a winless crew marketing campaign and despatched Jose Pekerman's men on their technique to the last eight -- their best-ever efficiency at a World Cup.
Colombia are broadly tipped for a repeat efficiency on the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, however Muriel says nothing shall be taken as a right. "First of all, Colombia won't underestimate any of our rivals because that would be a big mistake," Muriel advised journalists in Kazan.
"Concentration is fundamental if we are to stay on track and maintain confidence in our plan for the tournament. Japan are good passers of the ball and they are quick at transforming from defence to attack and vice versa. We have to counter this by playing quickly and regrouping in defence when we lose possession. "
Bayern famous person James, who gained the Golden Boot in Brazil, gave fans cause for fear previous this week after he used to be reduced to gym work because of muscle fatigue in his right calf. But he is tipped to be in a position for Colombia's opener and Muriel believes the South Americans can better their appearing in Brazil.
"A successful World Cup for us would be surpassing what we achieved in Brazil. We want to go much further because this squad has what it takes," mentioned the 27-year-old, hoping to make his World Cup debut. "But we'll be taking it match by match. We can't afford to look any further ahead because we would lose the essence of what we are. We're focusing only on Japan and then we'll think about what comes next."
FIFA World Cup 2018 Live: Colombia vs Japan
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