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And just as they did on Thursday, they produced some stunning entertainment for the thousands of spectators in the stands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-large ff-text-grey-slate\">Japan became the first side to move into the quarter-finals, beating USA 4-3 to consolidate their position at the top of Group A. RFU could have joined the Japanese a few hours later had they beaten Paraguay in normal time. In the end, they had to be content with a shootout win that leaves them waiting on a place in the last eight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-large ff-text-grey-slate\">Over in Group B, Mozambique secured their first ever win in a FIFA tournament, beating United Arab Emirates 4-2. 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