Arias’ goal enough to send Colombia into pre-quarters
Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over Ghana thanks to an early goal by Jhon Arias, successfully qualifying for the World Cup round of 16. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, Colombia struggled with finishing but maintained a solid defensive performance.
Why it matters
This result determines the final bracket for the World Cup knockout stages, setting up a future match between Colombia and Switzerland.
Colombia managed to see off a toothless Ghana 1-0 here on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16.
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