Diaz helps Colombia clinch third place
eru did not relent and they were back on level terms when Gianluca Lapadula headed home from a Raziel Garcia corner, eight minutes from time.
eru did not relent and they were back on level terms when Gianluca Lapadula headed home from a Raziel Garcia corner, eight minutes from time.
James put the Cafeteros in the lead with a spectacular effort from the edge of the penalty area in the 36th minute.
The Three Lions overcame a Colombian side that employed the dark arts from minute one to set up quarter-final with Sweden.
This is the third time Colombia have reached the last 16.
Japan upset the odds by beating 10-man Colombia 2-1 in their Group H opener.
Can Los Cafeteros begin their World Cup campaign on a high or will the Samurai throw a spanner in the works?
As expected, Colombia will be led by Monaco striker Radamel Falcao and Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez.
Australia manager Van Marwijk endured a miserable start to his reign as the Socceroos were routed 4-1 by Norway on Friday.
France coach Didier Deschamps admitted the visitors had shown greater desire.
A U-17 World Cup star himself, Valderrama signed off by saying that Indian football can only grow after hosting a U-17 World Cup.
