World Cup: Colombia wins Group K after 0-0 draw with Portugal

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Colombia’s plan was nearly perfectly executed. The only thing missing was a goal. Didn’t matter — it goes into the knockout stage as a group winner. Colombia finished the World Cup’s opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in front of an electric crowd of supporters, the majority of whom were clad in Colombia’s bright yellow jerseys. READ: World Cup: Luis Diaz sparks Colombia to 3-1 win over Uzbekistan “We were the better team and deserved to win,” Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo said. […]... Keep on reading: World Cup: Colombia wins Group K after 0-0 draw with Portugal