47’: Trying, Trying

An early turnover for Colombia. Santiago Arias was trying to make something happen, but his pass was too far afield.

46’: Colombia Needs a Goal

Second half is underway, with Colombia needing a goal to advance, as things currently stand.

Group H Struggling to Find a Goal

It seems all of Group H has forgotten how to score today. Japan and Poland are tied at 0-0, as well. If those results hold, Japan and Senegal advance. If Poland manages to get a lead in the second half, Senegal and Colombia might as well dig in — a draw for them and a Poland win would send both Senegal and Colombia through.

Halftime: Colombia 0, Senegal 0

Few would be tempted to call that first half “pretty,” but Senegal, at least, will be pleased with their standing. They’ve given up few opportunities to Colombia, and just one real shot. And the sight of James Rodriguez — so instrumental in Colombia’s offense against Poland — limping off was as welcome for Senegal as it was devastating for Colombia. Falcao and Juan Cuadrado will have to find ways to link up in the second half to spark the Cafeteros’ attack.

45’: Colombia Comes Up Short

One final Colombian push before halftime comes up empty, and the teams will go into the locker room scoreless after 45 minutes.

45’: Yellow for Johan Mohica

A Senegalese counterattack led by Mane is broken up by a body check from Johan Mohica, who earns a yellow card for his effective foul. The free kick floats dangerously toward the back post but bounces out untouched.

43’: Colombia Stalls

Falcao receives decent service outside the Senegal area, but he loses control trying to make something happen in the middle of three defenders and is called for a foul. Nothing much from Colombia’s offense as of late.

41’: Another Colombian Hurt

Johan Mojica is down, apparently injured near Colombia’s end line. Juan Quintero sprinted over to the sideline to have a conversation with Colombia Manager Jose Pekerman, apparently about Mojica’s status. Mojica stays in for now, though, after a moment of treatment.