Belo Horizonte: James Rodriguez rounded off a convincing 3-0 win for Colombia over Greece as the South Americans made light of the absence of injured striker Radamel Falcao in their opening Group C match at the World Cup on Saturday.


Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring during a Group C football match between Colombia and Greece at the Mineirao Arena in Belo Horizonte. Pic/AFP

Full-back Pablo Armero had given the Colombians -- appearing at their first finals since 1998 -- the lead in the fifth minute while Teofilo Gutierrez's 13th goal for his country shortly before the hour mark wrapped up the three points.