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06/23 23:02 CDT Daniel Muoz scores and Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach the
knockout stage at the World Cup
Daniel Muoz scores and Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach the knockout stage at
the World Cup
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) --- Daniel Muoz helped Colombia break through Congo's
stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0
win on Tuesday night.
Muoz scored in the 76th minute after the Colombians had been held back by a
strong performance from Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who made five difficult
saves in the first 20 minutes.
Mpasi had no chance to stop Muoz's left-footed strike from inside the area
after the ball deflected off a defender.
Congo had opened its first World Cup in 52 years with a surprising 1-1 draw
against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.
Colombia has six points from two matches in Group K, two ahead of Portugal and
five clear of Congo. Portugal routed Uzbekistan 5-0 behind a pair of goals by
Ronaldo earlier Tuesday in Houston.
Colombia needs a draw against Portugal on Saturday to win the group. That
result would also be enough to send Portugal to the knockout stage.
Colombia is ranked 11th in the world, third best among South American teams
behind Brazil and Argentina. Los Cafeteros opened with a 3-1 win over
Uzbekistan.
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