Spain, Nigeria, Korea Republic and Uruguay made the last eight as a dramatic day ended in misery for Burkina Faso, New Zealand, Mexico and Iran.
Korea Republic kept their cool to edge Mexico 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out in Bauchi, moving on to the quarter-finals after normal time ended 1-1.
Match 43, Round of 16 Bauchi, Abubkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium 5 November 2009
