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First 4 quarterfinalists set in U20 World Cup

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Published : Aug. 10, 2011 - 18:39

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BOGOTA (AP) ― Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and Portugal reached the quarterfinals of the U20 World Cup with second-round victories on Tuesday.

Home team Colombia won its fourth straight match, coming from 2-1 down in the second half to beat Costa Rica 3-2, with James Rodriguez converting a stoppage-time penalty to clinch the win.
Portugal’s Tiago Ferreira (left) and Guatemala’s Jose Melgar vie for the ball. (AP-Yonhap News) Portugal’s Tiago Ferreira (left) and Guatemala’s Jose Melgar vie for the ball. (AP-Yonhap News)

Six-time champion Argentina defeated Egypt 2-1, with Erik Lamela scoring both goals.

Mexico beat Cameroon 3-0 on penalties after a 1-1 draw through extra time, and Portugal edged Guatemala 1-0.

In Wednesday’s four remaining second-round games, Nigeria faces England, Spain plays South Korea, Brazil is up against Saudi Arabia and France meets Ecuador. Spain and Nigeria won their three group games and are among the tournament favorites along with Colombia and Argentina.

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