AKIPRESS.COM - On June 19, Brazil hosted three matches – Colombia vs Ivory Coast, Uruguay vs England, Greece vs Japan.

In the first match of the day, Colombia has won Ivory Coast 2-1. Rodriguez opened the scoring with a powerful header in the second half. Quintero doubled lead after a quick counter attack from Colombia. Gervinho pulled Ivory Coast back into it with fine solo effort.

The second match, Uruguay has defeated England, 2-1. Luis Suarez scored twice making an instant impact on his return from injury to revive his team's Group D campaign. The Liverpool striker lashed in the winner in the 85th minute after seeing his first-half opener canceled out by Wayne Rooney.

The third match of the day resulted in a draw - Greece vs Japan 0-0.