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Peckerman proud of Colombia triumph over Japan

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman was delighted with their thumping 4-1 World Cup win over Japan.

Los Cafeteros completed their 100 per cent record in Group C by beating Japan 4-1 this evening, setting up a Last 16 encounter with Uruguay.

They added another celebration to the mix, giving 43-year-old goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon a run-out to become the oldest ever player in a World Cup match.

"Faryd has been a very important player for us, so we gave him the chance to play a couple minutes so he can be recorded as the oldest at a World Cup," confirmed Pekerman.

"It was a good performance and I am happy. These are the fruits of our labour for a team that worked hard and a country that supported us.

"Uruguay are going to be a very tough opponent, but we are confident and want to move forward."

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