Ghana exits World Cup after Arias winner for Colombia

Out in Kansas City

Colombia 1–0 Ghana. Your World Cup ends in the Round of 32, beaten by a Jhon Arias goal in Kansas City (2) (7). Luis Suarez, the Colombian veteran, came off the bench and set it up. ESPN called him "the unexpected star of the night" after he replaced the injured Cordoba (1).

One moment decided it

Arias struck and that was the whole game. Ghana kept it tight, frustrated Colombia for long stretches, but could not find a way back. The Colombian press noted real concerns about finishing despite the win (3). For your team, one lapse in concentration was enough to end the run (4) (6).

Arias is dreaming bigger

"We have what it takes to dream, to believe, to reach the final," Arias said afterwards. "The first step is dreaming and believing it is possible" (2). Colombia now face Switzerland in the last 16 (5).

Lorenzo's lucky charm

Nestor Lorenzo's 89-year-old mother was credited as Colombia's lucky charm once again (9). The win sets up a round-of-16 meeting with Switzerland, and Lorenzo was already looking ahead to that matchup after the final whistle (5).