FIFA U-17 World Cup: Germany, USA enter quarter-finals with crushing win

The USA football team put up a fabulous display against Paraguay as they defeated them 5-0 to enter the quarter-final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. (AP)

Updated on: Oct 16, 2017 11:47 PM IST

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The USA football team put up a fabulous display against Paraguay as they defeated them 5-0 to enter the quarter-final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. (AP)

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Tim Weah scored a magnificent hat-trick as USA thrashed Paraguay 5-0 to enter the quarter-final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup (AP)

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Andrew Carleton and Josh Sargent were the other goal-scorers for the USA as they put in a flawless display. (AP)

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USA, who had finished the league stage as the best third-placed side from Group A, put in a rousing performance. (AP)

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For Paraguay, this was a shocking result as they were tipped to be the favourites against a USA side who had lost to Colombia. (AP)

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Paraguay, who were undefeated in the league stages, crashed out in the Round of 16 in the most dramatic circumstances. (AP)

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Earlier, Germany put up a grand show against Colombia as they thrashed the South American country 4-0 to advance to the quarter-final. (AP)

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Jann-Fiete Arp scored two goals for Germany and he led from the front. (AP)

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Colombia tried to build pressure and get back in the contest but they encountered some good German defending. (AP)

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Germany increased their lead thanks to goals from John Yeboah and Yann Bisseck. (AP)

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This was a good result for Germany, who had suffered a shock loss to Iran in the league stages. (AP)

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Germany will be aiming to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time and they have made a strong statement. (AP)