The South Americans secured their place in the last eight after edging hosts Poland 1-0 on Thursday, with Martyna Bartczak’s 89th-minute own goal proving decisive after Mariana Silva’s shot deflected off the defender.
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The result sends Colombia into the quarterfinals for a second consecutive tournament. They progressed from Group E as one of the best third-placed teams.
Nigeria reached the quarterfinals after thrashing England 3-0 earlier on Thursday, with goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and substitute Mary Mamudu.