Colombia kicks off their World Cup finals return with a 3-1 victory over tournament debutants Uzbekistan, soaring to the top of Group K.

Los Cafeteros dominated much of the first half, with Arias firing wide and Diaz hitting the post before they took the lead in the 40th minute.

Diaz delivered a lovely ball into the box, and Munoz swiveled to volley it into the net.

Uzbekistan failed to register a single touch in the opposing box during the first half.

However, they equalized against the run of play on the hour mark when Fayzullaev headed into an empty net after Shomurodov's initial volley was blocked.

Colombia regained their lead just five minutes later, as Diaz finished a swift counter with a shot that crept past Yusupov, whose weak palm couldn't keep it out.

Lorenzo's side sealed the contest deep into stoppage time when Hernandez's wonderful cross was powered home by the head of fellow substitute Campaz.

Colombia carries momentum into their second Group K game against DR Congo on June 23, while Uzbekistan needs drastic improvement before facing Portugal on the same day.

That's all for now.

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Full-Time

FULL-TIME!

Uzbekistan falls 1-3 to Colombia.

WHAT A HIT!

Uzbekistan pushes for a consolation goal, and Karimov unleashes a thunderous strike from distance.

Vargas is beaten, but the shot rattles the crossbar.

So unlucky!

Hernandez delivers a magnificent cross, a striker's dream just begging to be attacked!

GOAL!

3-1!

GAME OVER!

Campaz seals it at the death!

He owes a great deal of gratitude to Hernandez, who chases a long ball and does superbly to maintain possession after initially going to ground.

Hernandez whips a delicious ball across the face of goal, and Campaz is there to head it home.

That will surely be that!

The White Wolves' free kick delivery is once again lacking, floating aimlessly behind for a goal kick.

Colombia is in no hurry to restart the game.

Colombia needs to be careful here.

They concede a free kick in a dangerous spot for Uzbekistan, who must capitalize on these chances now.

SUB: Shomurodov's race is run.

Sergeev replaces the Uzbekistan skipper.

SUB: Castano replaces Arias for the final moments.

SUBS: Colombia makes two more changes.

Gomez replaces Diaz, who gets a rest.

ALMOST!

The White Wolves smell blood!

Sayfiyez whips in a cross that Khamdamov helps toward the far post.

It ricochets off Shomurodov and loops dangerously toward goal, but Vargas just manages to gather it.