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Argentina out and NZ through to playoffs at U20 World Cup

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Pre-tournament favorite Argentina was eliminated in the group stage at the Under-20 World Cup for the first time in 24 years after drawing 0-0 with Austria on Friday.

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The Argentines were knocked out by host New Zealand's 5-1 defeat of Myanmar.