Italy, Nigeria and Brazil advance to Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals; Argentina, England out


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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Italy, Nigeria, Colombia and a 10-man Brazil lineup have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Under-20 World Cup. Italy knocked out England 2-1 and Nigeria shocked host Argentina 2-0. Brazil thrashed Tunisia 4-1 despite being a player down down for the entire second half. Colombia topped Slovakia 5-1 with three of its goals scored in a four-minute span. Brazil faces Israel in the quarterfinals and Colombia will play Italy. Nigeria will take on either Ecuador or South Korea.

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