The Mini-Tri will be looking for their first South American title in the under-17 category this Sunday when they welcome Venezuela to Quito, on the final date of the hexagonal.
Kendry Páez expects Olímpico Atahualpa to explode on Sunday as Ecuador look to win the title
At the end of the fourth day of the final stage of this South American championship, Ecuador remains the leader of the hexagon with ten points and a plus six goal difference, followed closely by Brazil, which also collects ten points, but with an average goal of over five.
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The final date will be the one to define the new monarch, as the reigning champions, Argentina, abandoned their chances of revalidating the title after falling to Ecuador 1-0 this Thursday.
We will risk our lives against Venezuela, says the Ecuador coach in the fight for the South American U-17 title
But what does mini-Tri need to be the new champion in the category in South America?
The last term will be played by Ecuador against Venezuela; Brazil vs. Argentina; and Paraguay will face Chile (both already eliminated).
Here are the possibilities for Ecuador to become champion:
Source: Eluniverso

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