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Colombia, DR Congo name unchanged sides for Group K clash GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 23 : Colombia and DR Congo named unchanged sides for Monday's World Cup Group K clash after both teams opened their campaigns with positive results. • Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo keeps faith with the team that beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their tournament opener. • Goalkeeper Camilo Vargas retains his place despite criticism after his mistake led to Uzbekistan's goal.

Colombia, DR Congo name unchanged sides for Group K clash GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 23 : Colombia and DR Congo named unchanged sides for Monday's World Cup Group K clash after both teams opened their campaigns with positive results. • Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo keeps faith with the team that beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their tournament opener. • Goalkeeper Camilo Vargas retains his place despite criticism after his mistake led to Uzbekistan's goal. • Midfielder Gustavo Puerta continues in the starting lineup after impressing and providing an assist in the opening victory. • Luis Suarez and Luis Diaz again lead Colombia's attack, with captain James Rodriguez playing behind. • DR Congo also unchanged after earning a surprise 1-1 draw against Portugal in their first World Cup match for 52 years. Squads: Colombia: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Munoz, Jhon Lucumi, Gustavo Puerta, Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez. DR Congo: Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Steve Kapuadi, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku, Ngalayel Mukau, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Cedric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa.
Colombia (LOCATION) DR Congo (LOCATION) Group K (ORG) GUADALAJARA (LOCATION) Mexico (LOCATION) World Cup Group K (EVENT) Nestor Lorenzo (PERSON) Uzbekistan (LOCATION) Camilo Vargas (PERSON) Gustavo Puerta (PERSON) Luis Suarez (PERSON) Luis Diaz (PERSON) James Rodriguez (PERSON) Congo (LOCATION) Portugal (LOCATION)
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