Japan began their journey in the 2018 World Cup brilliantly after a 2-1 win over Colombia in the first match of 2018 World Cup Group H at Mordovia Arena Stadium, Russia, on Tuesday (6/19/2010). Japan controlled the ball by 57 percent versus 43 percent. Shinji Kagawa et al also creates more opportunities in front of the opponent's goal with 6 shots on target. In contrast, Colombia only make 3 throughout the game.
The match only went 3 minutes when Carlos Sanchez got a red card for blocking Shinji Kagawa's shot with his arm in the penalty box. The referee also gave a penalty for Japan for Sanchez's offense. Shinji Kagawa who executes his own penalty to conquer David Ospina for Japanese excellence. Colombia almost equalized through their mainstay striker, Radamel Falcao. Falcao shot can still dammed goalkeeper Japan, Eiji Kawashima.
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