Canada: The United States moved into the last eight of the Women's World Cup thanks to second-half goals from Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd in a 2-0 win over 10-woman Colombia.
The Americans will now face China in their quarter-final in Ottawa on Friday after Monday's game at the Commonwealth Stadium turned in their favour shortly after half-time.
Morgan was brought down just inside the area by Colombia keeper Catalina Perez who was promptly sent off.
Abby Wambach missed the resulting penalty but the incident played a part in the opening goal in the 53rd minute when substitute keeper Stefany Castano failed to deal with a near-post shot from Morgan which gave the Americans the lead.
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The US doubled their advantage 13 minutes later when Megan Rapinoe was brought down inside the area. Lloyd was given the penalty duties and made no mistake.
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