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1. 90+7'

   The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.

2. 90+4'

   Maurizio Mariani shows a yellow card to Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) for his blatant foul.

3. 90+3'

   Charles Pickel (D.R. Congo) is literally asking for a yellow card with his behaviour. The referee agrees and books him.

4. 90+3'

   Chancel Mbemba (D.R. Congo) peeled away from his marker and got on the end of the corner, but his fine header directed towards the goal is brilliantly saved by the goalkeeper.

5. 90+3'

   The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. D.R. Congo will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

6. 90+3'

   Nathanael Mbuku (D.R. Congo) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.

7. 90+1'

   Nathanael Mbuku (D.R. Congo) has an effort from distance and sends the ball towards the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper is equal to it. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to D.R. Congo.

8. 90'

   6 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

9. 89'

   Joris Kayembe (D.R. Congo) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.

10. 87'

    The game is interrupted as Jhon Cordoba (Colombia) is flagged offside.

11. 86'

    Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) collects a rebound a long way out and doesn't hesitate to release a goal-bound hammer of a shot. His attempt is precise and towards the middle of the target. It would have ended in the back of the net if it wasn't for Lionel Mpasi-Nzau and his nice save.

12. 86'

    Juan Quintero (Colombia) swings in a dangerous cross from the resulting corner kick, but none of his teammates manage to outjump the defence.

13. 86'

    Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender. Colombia have been awarded a corner kick.

14. 84'

    It looks like Charles Pickel (D.R. Congo) saw red with that tackle. Maurizio Mariani won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.

15. 83'

    The attendance for today's match is 45358.

16. 83'

    Jhon Cordoba (Colombia) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.

17. 82'

    Simon Banza (D.R. Congo) was too forceful with his tackle and Maurizio Mariani interrupted the game to signal a free kick.

18. 82'

    Sebastien Desabre has decided to make a change. Nathanael Mbuku (D.R. Congo) replaces Samuel Moutoussamy.

19. 80'

    A goal, which was scored by Luis Diaz (Colombia), was disallowed due to offside.

20. 79'

    The ball is in the net but it’s immediately ruled out by referee Maurizio Mariani due to a foul, much to the disappointment of the Luis Diaz (Colombia) and his team.

21. 77'

    The substitution has been made. Richard Rios (Colombia) has replaced Jhon Arias.

22. 76' 1 - 0

    Goal! Juan Quintero plays it to Daniel Munoz (Colombia), whose deflected shot from inside the box goes past the helpless Lionel Mpasi-Nzau. 1:0.

23. 75'

    The linesman signals that Luis Diaz (Colombia) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.

24. 74'

    That's unlucky! Yoane Wissa (D.R. Congo) beautifully controls a pass and from the edge of the box drills a shot in on goal, but it's inadvertently blocked by a defender and cleared.

25. 72'

    Sebastien Desabre decides to make a substitution. Edo Kayembe will be replaced by Charles Pickel (D.R. Congo).

26. 72'

    Here comes a substitution. Joris Kayembe (D.R. Congo) is brought on as a substitute for Arthur Masuaku.

27. 68'

    The referee blows his whistle and players are going to refresh themselves.

28. 67'

    Samuel Moutoussamy (D.R. Congo) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

29. 66'

    Edo Kayembe (D.R. Congo) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Maurizio Mariani no option but to blow his whistle.

30. 64'

    Juan Quintero (Colombia) whips in a cross from the corner, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau is well positioned and punches the ball away.

31. 64'

    Johan Mojica (Colombia) serves up a nice cross, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau punches the ball away. Colombia force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.

32. 63'

    Samuel Moutoussamy (D.R. Congo) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle for a foul.

33. 62'

    Luis Diaz (Colombia) is flagged for offside.

34. 62'

    Steve Kapuadi (D.R. Congo) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle for a foul.

35. 61'

    The game is interrupted. Edo Kayembe (D.R. Congo) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.

36. 60'

    The current number of shots on target for both teams is 16:3.

37. 58'

    Substitution. Juan Quintero (Colombia) replaces James Rodriguez.

38. 58'

    Nestor Lorenzo has decided to substitute Luis Suarez and he is replaced by Jhon Cordoba (Colombia).

39. 57'

    It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Cedric Bakambu as he is replaced by Simon Banza (D.R. Congo).

40. 56'

    The game has begun to heat up. Jhon Lucumi (Colombia) challenges an opponent and receives a deserved yellow card for his ugly tackle.

41. 56'

    Luis Diaz (Colombia) commits a rough foul. Maurizio Mariani stops the game and makes a call.

42. 54'

    Axel Tuanzebe (D.R. Congo) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.

43. 53'

    Samuel Moutoussamy (D.R. Congo) makes some space for himself and from mid-range let's fly with a wild effort which goes high over the crossbar.

44. 52'

    Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle and it's Luis Suarez (Colombia) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.

45. 50'

    Wasted opportunity. Jhon Arias (Colombia) gets to the rebound inside the box and smashes the ball just wide of the right post.

46. 50'

    The ball is crossed into the box and Luis Diaz (Colombia) reacts quickest to send a shot flying low towards the middle of the goal, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau gets a glove on it to thwart him.

47. 50'

    James Rodriguez (Colombia) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.

48. 49'

    Daniel Munoz (Colombia) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort. The ball is out of play. Colombia win a corner kick.

49. 46'

    Sebastien Desabre has made a change at the break. Noah Sadiki has come on in place of Ngalayel Mukau (D.R. Congo).

50. 46'

    Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle and the second half starts.

51. 45+6'

    The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.

52. 45+3'

    Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.

53. 45'

    There will be a minimum of 5 min. of added time.

54. 45'

    Luis Diaz (Colombia) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.

55. 45'

    Cedric Bakambu (D.R. Congo) jumps for a header from the corner kick, but fails to steer the ball into the goal as it flies high over the bar.

56. 44'

    D.R. Congo have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.

57. 44'

    Edo Kayembe (D.R. Congo) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.

58. 43'

    Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) sends a long cross over to Cedric Bakambu, but Camilo Vargas comes forward to gather the ball.

59. 41'

    Rough tackle by Axel Tuanzebe (D.R. Congo). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.

60. 41'

    Luis Suarez (Colombia) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.

61. 39'

    Davinson Sanchez (Colombia) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Maurizio Mariani stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.

62. 39'

    Davinson Sanchez (Colombia) creates himself some space around the penalty spot and connects with the free kick. His header is aimed towards the middle of the net, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau pulls off a comfortable save to thwart him.

63. 38'

    Edo Kayembe (D.R. Congo) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Maurizio Mariani has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.

64. 36'

    Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.

65. 34'

    Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it misses its target. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Colombia.

66. 31'

    Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle for a foul after Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) hacks down one of his opponents.

67. 31'

    Luis Diaz (Colombia) collects a pass and finds himself in a good position to strike from the edge of the box, but his attempt is blocked.

68. 30'

    Johan Mojica (Colombia) sends a sweet pass into the penalty area, but one of the defenders averts the danger.

69. 28'

    Samuel Moutoussamy (D.R. Congo) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Maurizio Mariani saw the whole situation.

70. 25'

    A cooling break is underway.

71. 25'

    Daniel Munoz (Colombia) makes a rough challenge and Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle for a foul.

72. 24'

    Luis Diaz (Colombia) unleashes a first-time effort from long range, but it's blocked by the defender.

73. 23'

    Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) is moving okay again after that injury scare.

74. 22'

    Looks like Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.

75. 21'

    Maurizio Mariani blows for a foul after Steve Kapuadi (D.R. Congo) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.

76. 19'

    Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) has a lack of options after running onto a pass, so shoots from long range. It's a decent effort towards the right side of the goal, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau pulls off a comfortable save to deny him.

77. 17'

    The ball rebounds to Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) and he shoots from distance, but the keeper calmly watches it drift well wide of the right post.

78. 17'

    The ball is whipped in from the corner by Jhon Arias (Colombia), but one of the defenders gets it clear.

79. 16'

    Luis Diaz (Colombia) takes a great touch after receiving a pass inside the box. He immediately unleashes a low shot to the middle of the goal, but the keeper pulls off a decent save! Colombia get a corner.

80. 15'

    Johan Mojica (Colombia) tries his luck with a long-range effort after receiving a precise pass. It goes to the bottom right corner, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau has a clear view of it and makes a comfortable save.

81. 13'

    Luis Diaz (Colombia) is caught offside!

82. 12'

    Jhon Lucumi (Colombia) timed his run perfectly to connect with the resulting corner kick, but his finish from around the penalty spot was rather poor as it went way over the bar.

83. 11'

    The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Colombia.

84. 11'

    James Rodriguez (Colombia) produces a long-range cannon of a shot after a nice pass. The ball heads towards the bottom right corner, but is stopped by a great save from Lionel Mpasi-Nzau and the score remains the same.

85. 9'

    Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (D.R. Congo) is able to continue to play.

86. 8' VAR

    Celebrations are cut short for Colombia as the referee indicates NO GOAL after the VAR review shows it was offside!

87. 8'

    Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (D.R. Congo) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.

88. 7' VAR

    Possible change! There could be offside in the lead up. Referee Maurizio Mariani wants to look at it, so he’s going to review using VAR.

89. 6'

    The assistant referee raises his flag and the referee blows his whistle. Daniel Munoz (Colombia) puts the ball into the net, but he is flagged for offside.

90. 4'

    A rebound falls to Daniel Munoz (Colombia) in space inside the box. He looks up and fires in a powerful shot at goal that flies just wide of the right post.

91. 4'

    Lionel Mpasi-Nzau pulls off a great save to deny Jhon Arias (Colombia) who, makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive towards the middle of the goal.

92. 3'

    The linesman raises his flag. Luis Diaz (Colombia) is adjudged offside.

93. 1'

    A long pass finds Edo Kayembe (D.R. Congo) unmarked, he looks up and hits a weak shot from mid-range which drifts well wide of the left post.

94. 1'

    The first half of this match is about to start.