Date: 26-06-1998
Stage: first round
Place: LENS
Running time: 98 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: master copy
Commentary: italian
My rating: ***
Notes:
MATCH SUMMARY
Friday, 26 June 1998, 15:30
Stade Felix-Bollaert, Lens
Attendance: 41,275
Meteo: Overcast, mild, 20°C
COLOMBIA
Faryd Mondragon
Jorge Hernan Bermudez
Wilmer Cabrera
Luis Antonio Moreno
Everth Antonio Palacios
Harold Lozano
Freddy Rincón
Mauricio Serna
Carlos Valderrama (c)
Antony de Avila
Leider Calimenio Preciado
Coach: Hernan Dario Gomez (COL)
20′ Mauricio Serna
86′ Victor Aristizabal
89′ Jorge Hernan Bermudez
46′ ↓Mauricio Serna ↑Victor Aristizabal
46′ ↓Leider Calimenio Preciado ↑Adolfo Valencia
46′ ↓Antony de Avila ↑Hamilton Ricard
ENGLAND
David Seaman
Tony Adams
Sol Campbell
Graeme Le Saux
Gary Neville
Darren Anderton
David Beckham
Paul Ince
Paul Scholes
Michael Owen
Alan Shearer (c)
Coach: Glenn Hoddle (ENG)
22′ Paul Scholes
89′ Alan Shearer
73′ ↓Paul Scholes ↑Steve McManaman
80′ ↓Darren Anderton ↑Rob Lee
83′ ↓Paul Ince ↑David Batty
Referee: Arturo Brizio Carter (MEX)
Goals:
20′ Darren Anderton ENG
29′ David Beckham ENG
Match overview
England secured their place in the Round of 16 with a convincing 2-0 victory over Colombia in Lens. Goals from Darren Anderton and David Beckham in the first half put England in command, while Colombia struggled to create meaningful chances despite their technical ability. The victory set up a tantalising knockout clash with Argentina.
Trivia
This match featured David Beckham’s first World Cup goal, a stunning free-kick that showcased his dead-ball expertise. England’s victory eliminated Colombia from the tournament and confirmed their progression as Group G runners-up behind Romania. The performance gave England confidence ahead of their Round of 16 encounter.
