BUENOS AIRES, 1st June, 2023 (WAM) — Italy, Nigeria, Colombia and a 10-man Brazil lineup advanced to the quarterfinals of the Under-20 World Cup on Wednesday. Host Argentina lost 2-0 to Nigeria in front of almost 30,000 fans in San Juan, ending an unlikely campaign for the home team. Italy eliminated England with a 2-1 victory thanks to a late goal from the spot. Brazil thrashed Tunisia 4-1 despite being a player down for the entire second half, and Colombia topped Slovakia 5-1 with three of its goals scored in a four-minute span. Nigeria will take on either Ecuador or South Korea in the next round. Brazil faces Israel in the quarterfinals, and Colombia will play Italy. Esraa Esmail/ Rola AlGhoul
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)