Colombia advanced from their World Cup knockout tie against Ghana with a 1–0 victory, controlling proceedings with 61 per cent possession and a dominant 20 shots to eight. The South Americans, operating in a 4–3–3 shape, generated 2.04 expected goals and converted one of their eight shots on target, while Ghana's 4–1–4–1 setup yielded minimal threat, managing zero shots on target despite 0.27 xG. Ghana's goalkeeper made a commanding performance with an 87.5 per cent save rate, denying Colombia on multiple occasions and recording 1.69 goals saved above expected, yet the lack of attacking penetration—evidenced by eight total attempts—proved insurmountable. Clement Turpin oversaw the contest without controversy as Colombia's superiority in possession and shot volume translated into a narrow but deserved progression. Colombia's defensive solidity and Ghana's creative impotence defined the match dynamics.