Spain, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico made the FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup quarter-finals, the latter after defeating Germany.
Inma Gabarro got all three goals as Spain beat Australia to win Group A, goal-difference ahead of Brazil
They themselves progressed with five goals against hosts Costa Rica, Rafa Levis netting the first two in front of a crowd of almost 12,000.
Colombia’s 2-2 tie with New Zealand was enough for them to finish top of Group B, Linda Caicedo bagging a crucial brace.
Mexico ended just a goal behind the group winners, as Alexia Villanueva’s effort around the hour mark knocked out Germany.
Wednesday sees France and South Korea battle for a last-eight place with the French only needing a draw in Group C, while Netherlands and USA try to go through from Group D, the Dutch playing Ghana and United States up against leaders Japan, who will progress with a point.
Two quarter-final ties are already confirmed for 20 August, when Spain will meet Mexico and Colombia clash with Brazil.
