Saransk News
A goal by Yuya Osako in the second half sealed the deal for the Nipponese after Colombia's Carlos Sanchez was sent off in the fifth minute after a handball, handing Japan their first goal off a penalty.
Japan's World Cup opener on Tuesday offers the Asian side an opportunity for revenge against Colombia, as it looks to finally banish the bad memories of the 2014 edition in Brazil.
While fans from Peru and Denmark have started pouring in for Saturday`s opening match in Saransk, the city is busy putting finishing touches to their preparations to welcome them.
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