Colombia player ratings as Davinson Sanchez and Yerry Mina get high marks in defeat to England

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  • Yerry Mina.

    Do not adjust your television sets – England won a penalty shoot-out at the World Cup.

    Seemingly coasting to a hard-fought victory, the head of Yerry Mina made things extremely dicey for the Three Lions – and Colombia looked on top for much of extra-time.

    However, England held their nerve on spot-kicks at the fourth time of asking on the global stage as Jordan Pickford denied Carlos Bacca and Eric Dier sent them to the quarter-finals.

    Check our Colombia ratings below:

    COLOMBIA (4-3-3)

    David Ospina – Ospina was a calm presence – which will have surprised Arsenal fans. Saved Henderson’s spot-kick. 7

    Santiago Arias – Defended manfully but too hot-headed as Colombia failed to keep their cool when down. 6

    Davinson Sanchez – A real coming-of-age display. Often looks shaky but not here – commanding blocks and tackles all game. 8

    Yerry Mina – Three goals in three games. How can you argue with that? Capable defender but monster at set-pieces. 7

    Johan Mojica – Fascinating tussle with Trippier all game – held his ground superbly against one of tournament’s best right-backs. 7

    Wilmar Barrios – Chief ankle-nipper in midfield yet his moment of madness for Henderson headbutt nearly derailed his side. 6

    Carlos Sanchez – In serious danger of thwarting Colombia on his own again, could have easily been sent off for dissent. 5

    Jefferson Lerma –Willing runner but often just chasing shadows in midfield before coming off on the hour-mark. 5

    Juan Cuadrado – Several neat touches and passes. Profited from Walker’s midfield error only to blast shot high and wide. 6

    Juan Quintero – Colombia’s defensive set-up, forcing him out wide, did not help him one bit as he struggled to get into the game. 5

    Radamel Falcao – Only got going when England lost momentum after the equaliser. Wasn’t helped by supporting cast. 5

    SUBSTITUTES

    Carlos Bacca – Thrown on to bolster attack with Colombia down. Went on to endure penalty horror. 5

    Mateus Uribe – His audacious shot gave his side one last chance from the corner, and they took it. 7

    Luis Muriel – What Colombia would have given for James. Lots of effort, little guile. 6

    Cristian Zapata – On at the death as his side settled for spot-kicks. N/A

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