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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown

Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in sweltering ​conditions in Kansas City on Friday to ​reach the World Cup last 16, continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has ​established them as dangerous outsiders.

Arias struck in the 14th minute, guiding home a cross from substitute Luis Suarez, and Colombia's disciplined defence did the rest as Nestor Lorenzo's side extended their unbeaten run and booked a meeting with Switzerland in the next round.

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