It's half-time in today's World Cup opener and Colombia lead Greece

Pablo Armero’s scrappy goal put the South Americans in front.

By Eoin O'Callaghan Saturday 14 Jun 2014, 5:59 PM

Jun 14th 2014, 5:59 PM 1,348 Views 1 Comment

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Image: Frank Augstein/AP/Press Association Images

Image: Frank Augstein/AP/Press Association Images

IT’S BEEN A disappointing early kick-off so far in Group C with Colombia narrowly leading Greece.

West Ham’s Pablo Armero popped up with the opener on 5 minutes, forcing it home from close-range with the aid of a deflection.

The celebration will get all the headlines, quite rightly.
http://vine.co/v/MIZTOJdBnQv

Greece have had plenty of the ball and went close to an equaliser in first-half injury time. But they’ll need to take some more risks if they’re to get something from this.

Their stats look quite impressive but Colombia look dangerous on the break.

Colombia 1-0 Greece HT
Pablo Almero 5'.
Possession: 45%-55%
Pass Success: 78% - 82%
Chances Created: 6-4 #Col #Gre pic.twitter.com/o3WBF9siRE
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 14, 2014

Source: Squawka Football/Twitter

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It's half-time in today's World Cup opener and Colombia lead Greece

Pablo Armero’s scrappy goal put the South Americans in front.

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