A preposition question: 

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The United States earned ***entry to*** the knockout round with a win over Ghana and a draw against Portugal in Group G. 

>[Source][1] 

Google search shows both "entry ***to***" and "entry ***into***" are used.  But are "entry to" and "entry into" really the same?


  [1]: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/