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Colombia’s Sanchez sees second-quickest, first World Cup red card in 2-1 loss to Japan

Japan players celebrate 2-1 win over Colombia. [Photo/Courtesy]

Japan overcame 10-man Colombia to cruise to a 2-1 win in the first encounter of Group in the ongoing Russia World Cup 2018. Shinji Kagawa converted from the spot to earn Samurai Boys a lead.

This was later cancelled Juan Quintero who leveled the scores before Yuya Osako could head to double the scores and restore the lead for Japan.

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