VANCOUVER — The thrills of a penalty shootout between Colombia and Switzerland, after a scoreless half-hour of extra time, let Canada wring just a little more World Cup excitement out of its hosting duties as they came to a close on Tuesday.
And in the end it was Colombia bowing out alongside Vancouver, while the Swiss booked a ticket to meet world champions Argentina in the quarterfinals.
There was heartache for the Colombian fans who had turned streets and the stadium into a sea of yellow — as well as hints of regret for the city after the last of seven matches at BC Place Stadium.
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