England was knocked out of the Under-20 World Cup Friday after being held 1-1 by Uzbekistan in its last group game. Alex Tchuimeni-Nimely scored for England in the 88th minute, for the country's first goal of the tournament. It was also England's first goal in nine Under-20 World Cup matches. Substitute Ivan Nagaev had put the Uzbeks ahead, scoring on a counterattack in the 77th minute. Friday's match saw very few clear chances. England lost its previous matches 4-0 to Ghana and 1-0 to Uruguay. Ghana also drew 2-2 against Uruguay Friday to top Group D on goal difference and avoid a potential showdown with Brazil in the knockout round. Ghana and Uruguay finished on seven points, but Ghana's goal difference is better. Brazil will meet Uruguay in the last 16 if it wins Group E after Saturday's final round of games. Germany, meanwhile, beat Cameroon 3-0 at the Under-20 World Cup Friday to finish top of Group C. Germany took the lead in the 41st minute when Richard Sukuta-Pasu headed in a free kick from the right. Germany dominated throughout and added goals in the second half through Semih Aydilek in the 58th minute and Lewis Holtby in the 70th. Patrick Ekeng was sent off moments before the interval for a second yellow card. Germany finished with seven points and South Korea also qualified with four points after beating United States 3-0. South Korea, meanwhile, advanced to the knockout stage at the expense of the US after beating the Americans 3-0 after their final group game. Goals from Kim Young-gwon and Kim Bo-kyung in the first half Friday set up the win. Koo Ja-cheol made it 3-0 with a penalty in the 75th, after Italian referee Roberto Rosetti sent off Ike Opara for a foul in the area. The fast-paced South Koreans – coached by former LA Galaxy player Hong Myung-bo – dominated possession and had the most chances.
