FOUR years after a 4-1 defeat to Colombia saw them crash out of the World Cup in Brazil, Japan not only got their revenge over their 10-man rivals but also became the first Asian side in World Cup history to defeat a South American nation in the finals. 

The match got off to an explosive start as Japanese striker Yuya Osako wriggled free from Davison Sanchez to fire one at the goal.

Keeper David Ospina blocked his shot rebounding the ball right at the feet of Shinji Kagawa whose shot was deflected away by Colombian midfielder Carlos Sanchez’s arm — who then became the first player to be sent off in the 21st World Cup.