Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca, as Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz scored.
The match saw a spirited second-half response from the tournament debutants, but Colombia's greater quality told in front of a crowd of over 80,000.
Colombia's Luis Diaz had the clearest chance of the opening half, striking the post, before Uzbekistan's resistance finally cracked in the 40th minute with Diaz's assist for Munoz's goal.
Uzbekistan improved after the break and equalised on the hour, but Diaz restored Colombia's lead in the 65th minute and Campaz scored at the death to settle the contest.
Colombia had 15 attempts to Uzbekistan's nine and extended their strong recent group-stage record to seven wins in eight World Cup matches.
