Colombia get their tournament off to a great start. Goals from Armer, Gutierrez and James gave Colombia the deserved triumph, but Greece will be mightily disappointed.

Colombian supporters wait for the start of a Group C football match between Colombia and Greece at the Mineirao Arena in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ARIS

Santos’ men created their fair share of chances and should have taken some of them, with Colombia ultimately cruising to victory.

With Ivory Coast and Japan to come, Greece have opportunities to get back into contention, but they have already given themselves an uphill struggle.