Colombia defeated Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 in Group C. The Colombians took the lead mid-way through the second half thanks to striker James Rodriguez. And in the 70th minute Juan Quintero doubled his team's lead. Cote d'Ivoire's Gervinho scored a few minutes later to ensure a nervy end to the match.

But Colombia held on for the win. The result all but assures Colombia will progress to the next round, they top Group C with 6 points. Cote d'Ivoire remain second with three.

The final match of the day is between Japan and Greece in the second Group C showdown.