Chosen by FIFA as host after Indonesia’s dismissal due to political problems, Argentina started the U-20 World Cup dispute very well. This Saturday, at the crowded Único Madre de Ciudades stadium, in Santiago del Estero, the South American team defeated Uzbekistan by 2-1, in the opening round of Group A.
But the Argentine triumph was not as peaceful as expected, playing at home against a team without much tradition in world football. Uzbekistan took the lead with Makhamadjonov’s goal, in the 23rd minute of the first half. Without despairing, the home team managed to turn around even before the break with Veliz, at 27, and Carboni, at 41.
For the same group, New Zealand did well in the debut by beating Guatemala by 1 to 0. The goal was scored by Garbett, in the 35th minute of the second half.
In the second round, scheduled for next Tuesday, Argentina will look for the second victory and a position in advance of the round of 16 against Guatemala. in the same situation, New Zealand will face Uzbekistan.
Group B
Two more games were played this Saturday, the first day of the U-20 World Cup. Slovakia stood out by thrashing Fiji Islands 4-0 – goals from Gazi, Szolgai, Gajdoz and Jambor. In the preliminary round, the United States defeated Ecuador 1-0, with the goal scored by Gomes, in the 48th minute of the second half.
For the second round, also next Tuesday, Slovakia will face Ecuador and the United States will face the selection of the Fiji Islands.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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