Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in group H on Tuesday to become the first Asian side to beat a South American one at the World Cup.

Asian teams had managed three draws in 17 matches against South American sides, but the four-times Asian champions made their extra man count after Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez became the first player to get a red card in Russia.

His sending-off in the third minute, for a deliberate handball, was the second fastest in World Cup history after Uruguay's Jose Batista was dismissed after 55 seconds against Scotland in 1986. Place bet on today's games on [url]NaijaBet.COM[/url]

Shinji Kagawa scored from the resulting penalty to give Japan the lead.

Juan Quintero's clever low free-kick in the 39th minute...........................................................................READ MORE