The host Colombia beat Ecuador 1-0 on Monday night in the South American sub-20 and settled in the third box of the final hexagonal, which gives four slots to the World Cup in the category.
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The coffee growers won thanks to an own goal by Ecuadorian defender Luis Córdova, who in his effort to reject a shot from attacker Óscar Cortés ended up sending the ball into the net at minute 21 of the game.
Despite the victory, the locals looked nervous throughout the match and the 33,000 people who filled the El Campín Stadium, in Bogotá, suffered in the second half before the siege of Ecuador, which had more of the ball and forced a save by the Colombian goalkeeper Luis Marquines.
With the victory, Colombia reached six points and is third in the final hexagonal behind the already classified Brazil (9) and Uruguay (9).
Paraguay (1) and Venezuela (1) chase the hosts in the race for the two remaining places in the World Cup, which will be held between May and June in Indonesia.
Ecuador closed the third date without points, but still has options to qualify.
Also at stake is a place in the Pan American Games, where Brazil and Uruguay have already secured their presence. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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