Ecuador and Chile in the ‘key’ match of the South American U-17 Championship

The final hexagonal of the South American Sub-17 continues this Friday with star match between Ecuador and Chile, leader of the table against the bottom, a duel that could mark the future of the two teams before the title and qualification to the World Cup.

Ecuador started with a victory (3-1) over Paraguay, while Chile lost 2-0 against Argentinaso this match will be “crucial” for the development of the tournament.

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“The match with Ecuador is important. You have to wait for other results and quickly turn the page. These are short tournaments,” said Chilean coach Hernán Caputto.

For the strategist, “we have to quickly change the chip and focus on Ecuador. We analyze internally what mistakes we made, so that we don’t repeat them“, he pointed out.

The duel between the Ecuadorians and the Chileans is not new at the tournament, at the end of the group stage it was tied 1-1, which for the tricolors meant placement in the hexagon, while the Chileans secured second place in Group A.

“You have to find a way to get in Chile, very difficult selection. We have to winforward Jhon Acurio said.

Tricolor Ariel Bao highlighted the points added against Paraguay but noted that “nothing has been achieved in the tournament yetso you have to add again for main goalssaid the porter.

threeunder the command of Diego Martinez, comes complete for this commitment following the recovery of midfielder Kendry Páez, who, after being kicked out against Chile in the group stage, will return to face the same opponent.

From 19:00 at the Atahualpa Stadium, Ecuador and Chile meet. The day starts at 14:00 at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium with a face-off between Brazil and Paraguaythen they are measured Argentina and Venezuela.

Tricolor leads the rankings, followed by Albiceleste and Canarinha, all three points, Venezuela (2-1 loss to Brazil) is fourth and closes the qualification zone for the World Cup in the category. Without points, Paraguay and Chile close the ranking. (D)