Columbia 2 - 1 Cote d'Ivoire

Following first half match that was low on goalmouth action, the match came to life in the last 30mins.

With a powerful header from Juan Cuadrado corner in the 64th minute, Jam Rodriguez had the ball rolling before Juan Quintero doubled the advantage six minutes later. Gervinho pulled one back for Cote d'Ivoire 17 minutes from time, but it proved to be mere consolation for the African outfit.

The result sends Colombia three points clear at the top of the group, and they will be assured of their place in the second round if Greece fail to beat Japan later on Thursday. The unchanged Colombians had the better of the early chances - Teofilo Gutierrez sending a half-volley wide of the right-hand post from the edge of the penalty area. The Ivorians, meanwhile, were struggling to get the likes of Wilfried Bony, Gervinho and Max Gradel into the game, though Cheick Tiote drilled over the crossbar 25 minutes in as they got a rare sight of goal.

However, Cote d'Ivoire were right back in it in the 74th minute when Gervinho burst into the box to power an effort into the back of the net, Ospina unable to keep the effort out despite getting a glove to the ball.