Colombia and Portugal battle for top spot in Group K as the World Cup knockout rounds near.
Roberto Martinez’s men made a slow start to the tournament with a drab draw against DR Congo heightening the scrutiny both on the manager and on record scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, but a thrashing of Uzbekistan represented a return to form. Progression as group winners will be secure with victory in Miami, though Colombia have looked in strong form so far and need only a draw to set up a meeting with a third-place finisher.
There is plenty to consider at the bottom of the group, too, with both DR Congo and Uzbekistan in theory capable of qualifying for the last 32. The African side are more strongly placed, and will book their spot in the knockouts with a win. Second spot is not out of reach – though a huge goal difference swing would be required…
Follow all of the latest as Group K reaches a conclusion with our live blog below:
DR Congo 2-1 Uzbekistan
Mayele puts DRC in front and as it stands they will face England on Wednesday.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
81’ – The corner is cleared and Colombia are briefly three on three but Quintero runs into trouble.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
80’ – Ronaldo tries to find Leao with a cross from the left but it is deflected and loops out for a corner.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
77’ – Vargas concedes a corner under pressure from Leao. Fernandes plays it short to Dalot. Unmarked, he curls it wide.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
76’ – Jhon Arias and an exhausted Rodriguez make way. Castano and Quintero are on.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
74’ – From the corner Suarez goes down in the box but replays show he kicked Mendes and it is the correct decision to play on.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
73’ – Colombia are pushing. Suarez goes close. Then Rodriguez has an attempt diverted over by Veiga.
DR Congo 1-1 Uzbekistan
Yoane Wissa has levelled in Atlanta. That would still not be enough for DR Congo to advance.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
70’ – Back underway. Two more Portugal changes: Joao Felix and Vitinha are off, Rafa Leao and Samu Costa are on.
