Colombia, Ghana and Jhon Arias
Friday in Kansas City
Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup last 16, with Jhon Arias scoring the decisive first-half goal. The result eliminated Ghana and sent Colombia into a knockout tie against Switzerland in Vancouver.
Luis Suarez replaced the injured Jhon Cordoba early and immediately created the winner with a low cross. Colombia controlled the match in heavy heat, kept a third straight shutout and held off Ghana despite late pressure.