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U.S. women's team beats Colombia, advances to quarterfinals

U.S. women's team beats Colombia, advances to quarterfinals
United States forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates with midfielder Lauren Holiday (12) and defender Ali Krieger (11) after scoring a goal during the first half against the Colombia in the round of sixteen in the FIFA 2015 women's World Cup.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Alex Morgan scored her first goal of the Women's World Cup and the United States advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Colombia on Monday night.

Abby Wambach's penalty kick early in the second half went wide after Colombia goalkeeper Catalina Perez - a backup herself - was ejected for a foul on Morgan. Stefany Castano, who replaced Perez in goal, got a hand on Morgan's shot five minutes later, but couldn't stop the goal to put the United States up 1-0.

Carli Lloyd also scored for the second-ranked Americans, who will face No. 16 China on Friday in Ottawa. The United States is seeking its third World Cup title, but first since 1999.

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