TEMUCO, Chile (Reuters) - The loss of midfielder Edwin Valencia midway through the first half was a turning in point in Colombia's 0-0 draw with Peru at the Copa America on Sunday, coach Jose Pekerman said.
Brazil’s 2-1 win over Venezuela, which gave them top place in Group C and a last-eight clash with Paraguay, meant Colombia scraped through as the second-best third placed team to a quarter-final against Group B winners Argentina on Friday.
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