June 23 (Reuters) - Colombia coach ⁠Nestor Lorenzo praised his side's composure and attacking ⁠variety after they beat DR Congo 1-0 in ‌World Cup Group K on Tuesday in Guadalajara to qualify for the round of 32 with a match to spare.

Colombia, who opened with a ​3-1 win over Uzbekistan, moved to ⁠six points from two ⁠games after breaking down a disciplined DR Congo side, with ⁠Lorenzo ‌saying his team had grown in performance despite the pressure of a tight contest.

• Lorenzo said ⁠Colombia had to use different channels and lanes ​to find space ‌against DR Congo's compact defence.

• The coach praised James ⁠Rodriguez and ​Luis Suarez, saying both gave everything in a tight match before being substituted for fresh legs.

• Juan Fernando Quintero's second-half ⁠introduction gave Colombia more precision in the ​final third.

• Colombia face Portugal next, with Lorenzo calling them "a huge team" and a major contender to win the World ⁠Cup.

• Colombia must not focus only on Cristiano Ronaldo. "You have to be very careful and not leave him alone in different situations, especially whenever he is close to the ​goal area. But Portugal is a ⁠complete team. You should not only point out Cristiano."

• Lorenzo ​thanked the large Colombian support in ‌Mexico, saying the players were ​inspired by the "yellow shirt" filling the stadium.

(Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Christopher Cushing)