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Colombia Holds Off Ivory Coast, 2-1

It was a physical encounter between the two sides, who proved a close match for each other as the first half ended goalless.

(SAO PAULO, Brazil) - Colombia gave themselves breathing space at the top of 2014 Group C after goals from James Rodriguez and Juan Quintero helped them to a 2-1 win over Côte d'Ivoire, putting them three points clear of Sabri Lamouchi's side.

Both sides knew that, having won their opening matches, another victory could see them into the knockout stages by the end of the day.