Matches in Quartet C at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil started on June 14. The first game in the group took place in the city of Belo Horizonte at the Mineirao stadium. In the presence of 57,000 spectators, the Colombian national team played against the Greek national team.
The match began with attacks from the Colombian national team. High speed, pressing and the desire to score a quick ball - all this was clearly seen in the attacking impulse of the South Americans. The result of such a start was an early goal by Pabla Armero in the 5th minute against the Greek team. After an elegant combination, the Colombian defender sent the ball into the goal from outside the Greek penalty area.
After the goal was scored, the Colombians slightly loosened their grip, and the first half ended with a minimal advantage of the South Americans.
In the second half, the Greek national team did little in attack, despite the fact that the Europeans needed to recoup. Colombia played in a row, not making super-efforts for a second goal. However, the goal did take place. Argentine River Plate player Teofilo Gutierrez sent the second ball into the net of the Greek team. It happened on 58 minutes of the game.
After another conceded ball, the Greeks became slightly more active. However, apart from hitting the crossbar of Gekas on 63 minutes, the fans did not remember anything especially.
The game was coming to its logical conclusion, but the score increased again. At the fixed time, James Rodriguez made a devastating score. As a result, Colombia won a landslide victory over Greece 3 - 0.
The Colombians scored the first three points at the World Cup, thus showing their strength. It is necessary to take into account the fact that several leaders of the South Americans did not take part in the match. So, Guarin was absent in the support zone, and one of the best forwards in the world, Falcao, was only in the stands due to an injury he received before the championship.
