Argentina beat Cabo Verde 3-2, Colombia edges Ghana 1-0, and Egypt defeated Australia on penalty shoot to reach round of 16.

The match between Egypt and Australia was played at Dallas Stadium. Egypt took the lead in the 13th minute through Emam ASHOUR, who scored with a brilliant swinging header. However, the Australians equalized in the 55th minute through an unfortunate own goal when an inswinging shot deflected off Mohamed HANY’s head into the net.

The match went into extra time with no goals, and Egypt won the penalty shootout 4-2 after Australia missed two.

The match between Argentina and Cabo Verde was absolutely sensational. Both teams played aggressive game; goal attempts and role of goalkeepers from both side were impressive. Argentina scored first in the 29th minute when Lionel MESSI shot the ball into the net after receiving a long pass. Cabo Verde equalized in the 59th minute through Deroy DUARTE. It was a massive moment for this young nation, who had been performing exceptionally well throughout the tournament.

The match went into extra time. Argentina again took the lead in just two minutes through Lisandro MARTINEZ, but Cabo Verde equalized once more in the 103rd minute through a brilliant shot from Sidny LOPESCABRAL from the top of the penalty area. However, they lost the game through an unfortunate own goal by Diney Borges in the 111th minute.

In the last match of the Round of 32, Colombia edged Ghana 1-0. They took an early lead in the 14th minute of the game, and it was the only goal that decided the fate of Ghana.