Cuéllar debuts with assist as Colombia edge Uzbekistan 2–1

Cuéllar sets up Díaz for the winner

Gustavo Cuéllar made his World Cup debut count. Colombia beat Uzbekistan 2–1 in the Group K opener at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, and Cuéllar supplied the assist for Luis Díaz's decisive goal (1). Not a bad way to introduce yourself on the biggest stage, Cuéllar climbed through Racing to the top flight back home, and now he has a World Cup assist on his first appearance.

Pekerman in the dressing room after the win

José Pekerman showed up after the final whistle. The former Colombia coach greeted the players in person following the victory over Uzbekistan, and the moment was captured on video (2). The embrace matters: Pekerman led Colombia to two World Cups and a quarter-final in 2014. His presence carries weight with this group.