Argentina out of the South American Sub-20; Brazil, Colombia and Paraguay qualify for group A

The host Colombia entered the final phase through the window of South American Sub-20to which they were already Brazil and Paraguay qualified, to the detriment of Argentinasurprisingly eliminated from the tournament.

Without the stars Gustavo Puerta, suspended for this duel, and Daniel Luna, injured before the end of the first half, Colombia earned a 1-0 victory against such a lackluster Argentina Like the rest of the tournament.

Jimmy Bran clings to the “last life” of the mini-Tri in the South American U-20

Without risking too much in the city of Cali (southwest), those led by Héctor Cárdenas advanced to the final hexagonal in Bogotáafter having obtained eight points in four games.

The extreme Juan David Fuentes scored the only goal. The ineffectiveness in attack continues to be the Achilles heel of the coffee growers. The ‘9 ′ Andrés Caraballo is at odds with the goal, as are his substitutes.

With less experience on the bench than Cárdenas, Javier Mascherano disappointed in his first competition important in front of the Albiceleste.

The former Barcelona and Liverpool player he never led his players to change course after a disastrous debut (2-1 defeat against Paraguay).

Nico Paz, from Real Madrid Castilla, did not get along with his teammates. Facundo Buonanotte, a new Brighton player, suffered a blow to the head in the first game and never recovered. Máximo Perrone went from more to less in the competition.

Argentina’s first team who officially competes since senior team title in the World Cup in Qatar He leaves with empty pockets.

rest of the figures

In a duel between two teams that arrived classified, Brazil defeated Paraguay 2-1 in Palmyraa neighboring city of Cali.

For this occasion, the Brazilian DT Ramon Menezes gave rest to Vitor Roque (entered a few minutes at the end) and Andrey, the stars of the youth tournament.

Although his teammates started losing with a goal from Kevin Pereira, they came back thanks to Stênio Zanetti and Ronald.

Verdeamarelha was first with 10 points. Paraguay, third with 7. Peru, which had no activity on this date, had left without adding units.

Brazil, Paraguay and Colombia will meet again in the hexagonal which starts on Tuesday in Bogotá. Three teams from Group B will join that phase.

The Saturday the classified Uruguay faces Ecuadorwhich will advance if he gets a win. Chile and Venezuelaboth with options, will face each other at the same time (6:30 p.m. in Ecuador).

The next round will award four tickets to the World Cup in Indonesia and three for the Pan American Games in Santiago. (D)