In just four minutes into the match, Captain of the Colombian team, Teofilo Gutierrez netted the first goal following a careless play by the Nigerian side.

The early goal initially destabilised the Mikel Obi-led team, but they later regained balance and took fair control of the game - but never converted any of their chances.

As the match progressed, with Colombia showing they needed the win more, a counter-attacking play  in the 62nd minute soon pressured Nigeria's goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi to foul a Colombian attacker in the six-yard box - earning the South Americans a penalty.

Dorlan Pabon fired home the second goal that cemented Colombia a place in the Quarter finals.

Nigeria, group B leader, had qualified for the quarter finals after beatingSweden in their second match.

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The latest development means Japan and Sweden are out of the tournament having recorded the least points in the group B.