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Women's World Cup Review: Brazil through to last 16

Brazil advanced to the round of 16 at the Women's World Cup round with a match to spare, while Colombia claimed an historic win.

Andressa Alves was on target as Brazil edged Spain 1-0 to book its spot in the Women's World Cup last 16 on Saturday.

Alves struck a minute before halftime, pouncing on a defensive error to inspire Brazil to back-to-back wins in Group E.

The 2007 champions top the standings with a perfect record heading its final group match and will become the only country to win its group at the last five World Cups after Costa Rica and South Korea played out a dramatic 2-2 draw.