FIFA U20 World Cup: Spain and US eliminated as France and Argentina reach semi-finals

The FIFA U20 World Cup quarter-finals produced some shock results, as Spain and the United States were eliminated.

France, Morocco, Argentina and Colombia advanced to the semi-finals. Here is a recap of the action.

France avoid late drama against Norway

France beat the Netherlands 2-1 to reach the last four.

Saimon Bouabre scored twice for France in the first half, but Norway halved the deficit in the 83rd minute.

France will now face Morocco, who defeated the United States 3-1.

Morocco stun the United States

Morocco took the lead just after the half-hour mark courtesy of Yassir Zabiri’s strike.

Cole Campbell put the US back on level terms before the end of the first half. However, Joshua Wynder’s own goal and Gessime Yassine’s late strike handed Morocco the victory.

Argentina beat nine-man Mexico

Argentina made a flying start, scoring inside nine minutes through Maher Carrizo. Mateo Silvetti sealed their victory before the hour mark.

Mexico’s woes deepened late on as Diego Ochoa and Tahiel Jimenez were dismissed.

Colombia triumph over Spain

Neiser Villarreal put Colombia ahead in the first half before two goals in quick succession from Rayane Belaid and Jan Virgili put Spain in front.

However, a brace from Villarreal sealed victory for Colombia. He is now the competition’s joint top-scorer alongside Benjamin Cremaschi.

Colombia face Argentina in the second semi-final clash.