Colombia's thunderous roar echoed around the Estadio Guadalajara as they stormed into the knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over DR Congo. Daniel Muñoz, the lightning-fast right-back, struck the decisive blow in the 76th minute – his deflected shot leaving Lionel Mpasi grasping at thin air.
The Colombians had been peppering the goals from long range all game, but it was Muñoz who finally broke the deadlock with a moment of magic that left DR Congo's defence reeling. The DR Congo keeper had been on top of his game, making an outrageous string of saves that threatened to earn his side a stunning point.
Colombia will now face Portugal in their next match – and a draw will seal the deal for Luis Diaz's men as Group K leaders. DR Congo, meanwhile, must conjure up a first-ever World Cup win against Uzbekistan if they're to keep their last-32 hopes alive.
This was a tense, hard-fought victory for Colombia, who had to dig deep to secure those crucial three points. DR Congo's defence was solid as a rock, but the Colombians' relentless pressure ultimately told – and now they're one step closer to lifting that coveted World Cup trophy.