HAMILTON, New Zealand: South American champions Colombia on Sunday
made the most of a goalkeeping gaffe to beat a feisty Qatar 1-0 in
their opening Group C clash on day two of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Colombia's Joao Rodriguez scored for the South Americans in the 24th
minute after goalkeeper Hassan Yousof allowed the ball to slip between
his legs on a shot from close range.
Qatar, making a comeback to the FIFA U-20 World Cup after 20 years,
otherwise impressed with their runs through captain Ahmad Moein,
tireless striker Jassim Al Jalabi and forward Akrm Afif.
Coached by Spain's Felix Sanchez, Qatar kept Colombia's Santos Borre
in check for most part of the second half in which neither teams could
score a goal.
After Sunday's win, Colombia have maintained their unbeaten streak
against an Asian side in U-20 games. They now have seven wins against
two draws in nine meetings.
Sunday's high-octane game was the first between the two sides as a
huge crowd - braving extremely cold conditions - enjoyed the Group C
spectacle at Waikato Stadium.
Qatar next play Portugal on June 3 and then Senegal three days later.
the West Asian champions will play all of their matches at Waikato Stadium.
Soon after the final whistle, coach Felix hugged some of the players
after the grueling game.
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