FIFA World Cup 2014 1 2014-06-14 2014-06-14 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/qvtwsv1455467211.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/qtqvqp1455468868.jpg The two teams had met in one previous match, in a friendly in 1994, where Colombia won 2–0. Colombia midfielder Fredy Guarín was suspended for the match, after being sent off in the team's final qualifier against Paraguay. Colombia took the lead within five minutes, Juan Cuadrados cutback was converted by Pablo Armero via a deflection off Greek defender Kostas Manolas. Colombia extended the lead in the second half, when Abel Aguilar flicked on a corner kick from James Rodríguez and Teófilo Gutiérrez scored from close range. Greece's best chance fell to Theofanis Gekas, who headed against the bar. In stoppage time, Cuadrado set up James to complete the scoring with a low shot. The 3–0 scoreline was Colombia's biggest win to date in the World Cup. 484565