Argentina survives, Colombia and Egypt advance | News In English

Friday’s FIFA World Cup schedule closed the Round of 32 with three knockout matches. Egypt advanced on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Australia in Dallas, Argentina survived Cabo Verde 3-2 after extra time in Miami, and Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City. For Key

MATCH CAPSULES

Australia 1, Egypt 1

Egypt advanced 4-2 on penalties

Venue: Dallas Stadium, United States

Scoring:

– Emam Ashour (Egypt), 13′

– Mohamed Hany own goal (Australia), 55′

Egypt took the lead through Ashour in the first half before Australia pulled level on a Hany own goal after halftime. The match stayed 1-1 through extra time, and Egypt moved on by winning the penalty shootout 4-2.

Argentina 3, Cabo Verde 2

After extra time

Venue: Miami Stadium, United States

Scoring:

– Lionel Messi (Argentina), 29′

– Deroy Duarte (Cabo Verde), 59′

– Lisandro Martinez (Argentina), 92′

– Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cabo Verde), 103′

– Diney Borges own goal (Argentina), 111′

In probably the most surprising match so far in the tournament, Argentina led twice before Cabo Verde answered twice, first through Duarte in regulation and then through Lopes Cabral in extra time. Borges’ own goal in the 111th minute sent Argentina through, while Messi’s opener raised his tournament total to seven goals.

Colombia 1, Ghana 0

Venue: Kansas City Stadium, United States

Scoring:

– Jhon Arias (Colombia), 14′

Arias scored early, and Colombia protected the lead the rest of the way. Colombia advanced with its third win of the tournament, while Ghana’s run ended after a narrow knockout defeat.

Venue – Houston Stadium, United States

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

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Venue – Philadelphia Stadium, United States

Kickoff: 5 p.m.

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