Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16, with Jhon Arias scoring the only goal of the final round-of-32 match and setting up a clash with Switzerland.
Arias struck in the 14th minute from close range after a cross from Luis Suarez, who had only just come on as a substitute for the injured Jhon Cordoba.
Luis Diaz thought he had doubled Colombia’s advantage in the 56th minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Colombia dominated much of the match, with Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making three notable saves.
Colombia advance to face Switzerland in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Vancouver.
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