Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, as Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz struck to overcome a spirited second-half response from the tournament debutants.
Uzbekistan were disciplined for long periods under Fabio Cannavaro but Colombia’s greater quality told in front of a crowd of over 80,000 on a cool, rain-tinged evening.
Colombia, Copa America runners-up,
