Colombia don prove say dem be one of the teams wey fit go far for this World Cup after dem beat Ghana 1-0 to qualify for the Round of 16.
Early goal from Jhon Arias for Kansas City naim give Nestor Lorenzo boys the slim but important victory as dem control the game from beginning reach end, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Colombia show World Cup class as dem dominate Ghana
Even though Colombia lose Jhon Cordoba to injury early for the match, e no stop dem from taking control. Ghana sef lose Marvin Senaya to injury just moments later, but na Colombia continue to dey press.
Dem break the deadlock for the 14th minute after substitute Luis Suarez send better cross from the right side.
The ball pass Luis Diaz before Jhon Arias appear for the back post to coolly slot am inside the bottom corner.
Colombia no slow down after the goal. James Rodriguez give Diaz one sweet pass but the Liverpool star hit the side net.
Suarez head one chance go wide while Lawrence Ati Zigi make brilliant save to stop Johan Mojica from doubling the lead before half-time.
Jhon Arias shine as Colombia book Switzerland showdown
Second half still belong to Colombia as dem continue to create better chances while Ghana struggle to trouble the defence.
Ati Zigi make more important saves to stop Gustavo Puerta and Diaz, while another Diaz goal no stand because of offside.
Juan Fernando Quintero nearly score from long range before Davinson Sanchez header meet another sharp save.
Ghana try attack on counter once or twice, but dem no really test Colombia. Antoine Semenyo flash one ball across the goal, but nobody dey there to finish am as Carlos Queiroz side fail to register any serious threat.
The match statistics show how Colombia dominate the encounter. Dem record 20 shots compared to Ghana eight.
Ghana also finish another World Cup match without recording even one shot on target.
The win also enter Colombia history books. Arias’ early strike become the second-fastest World Cup goal ever for Colombia, only behind Pablo Armero’s goal against Greece for the 2014 tournament.
Di Palmeiras midfielder even become only the second player wey dey play for Brazilian Serie A to score for World Cup knockout match this century.
After dem top Group K and now come send Ghana comot, Colombia go now face Switzerland as dem continue their push for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Last Updated on July 4, 2026 7:07 am by Hitvibz Media
Colombia show say dem ready to win World Cup as Jhon Arias send Ghana go back house
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