Rio de Janerio: Holders Mexico and twice winners Argentina were knocked out of the Olympic men's soccer tournament on Wednesday while Nils Petersen scored five as Germany progressed to the next round by hammering hapless Fiji 10-0.
Maximilian Meyer scored a hat-trick for the Germans, who ran riot against a side who conceded 23 goals in three games in their first appearance at the Olympics.
Germany's win lifted them into second spot above Mexico, who went out after Kwon Chang-hoon's 77th minute goal gave South Korea a 1-0 win.
The Koreans finished top of Group C with seven points ahead of Germany on five. Mexico, who beat Brazil to win the gold in London four years ago, were eliminated along with Fiji. South Korea will play Honduras in the quarter-finals on Saturday with Germany to face Group D winners Portugal.
Argentina, Olympic champions in 2004 and 2008 but who failed to qualify for London, went out after a 1-1 draw with Honduras while Portugal drew 1-1 with Algeria.
The Argentines, who also missed a penalty, finished third in Group D, with Algeria at the bottom. Nigeria topped Group B, even though they lost 2-0 to Colombia, who finished second.
Two of Colombia's over-age players scored the goals -- Teofilo Gutierrez getting the first after four minutes and Dorlan Pabon doubling their lead with a penalty after 63 minutes. Japan, who beat Sweden 1-0, finished third in the group.
Later on Wednesday, host nation Brazil must beat Denmark to ensure they advance to the knock-out stage.
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