2017 FIFA U-20 WC: Venezuela qualifies for round of 16

Seoul, South Korea (PANA) - Venezuela has joined hosts South Korea in the round of 16 at the ongoing 2017 FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

After leading 2-0 at half time, Venezuela scored 5 more goals in the second half to demolish fellow rookie 7-0 and book a place in the next round.

Just like South Korea qualified with 6 points in Group A, Venezuela also scored 6 points to qualify from Group B.

Here's the group tables after two rounds of matches.

Group A Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1. South Korea 2 2 0 0 5 1 +4 6
2. England 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 4
3. Guinea 2 0 1 1 1 4 −3 1
4. Argentina 2 0 0 2 1 5 −4 0

Group B Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1. Venezuela 2 2 0 0 9 0 +9 6
2. Mexico 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4
3. Germany 2 0 1 1 0 2 −2 1
4. Vanuatu 2 0 0 2 2 10 −8 0
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