Qatar U20 0-1 Colombia U20: Game of two halves settled by Joao Rodriguez

A first half goal for Joao Rodriguez put Colombia top of Group C in the FIFA U20 World Cup. Qatar were unlucky not to get anything from the game after a brilliant second half performance.

Qatar U20 0-1 Colombia U20: Game of two halves settled by Joao Rodriguez
Qatar U20 vs Colombia U20
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By Harry Robinson

Colombia U20 headed top of Group C with a win over Qatar U20 in the first group match of the FIFA U20 World Cup, thanks to a first half goal from Joao Rodriguez.

It was a game of two very distinct halves as Carlos Restrepo's Colombia side dominated proceedings in the first 45 minutes before the second period saw a rejuvenated Qatar side comeback to form and challenge the Colombian defence. 

Los Cafeteros fans in the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand celebrated with relief at the final whistle after a second 45 minutes of watching Qatar pound their goal with chances.