Volgograd (Russia) June 28 (IANS) Japan lost 0-1 to Poland in their final Group H contest here on Thursday but still managed to go through to the FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinals.
Following the loss thanks to Jan Bednarek s 59th-minute strike Japan have four points -- the same as third-placed Senegal but the Asian powerhouse are ranked second in the group on the basis of fair play (number of yellow and red cards collected)
Colombia who defeated Senegal 1-0 in Samara topped Group H with six points.
Poland have three points from three games and are in the fourth and final spot in the group.

--IANS pur/bg