February 3, 2023, 22:43 PM
February 3, 2023, 22:43 PM
After several parties of uncertainty, the Colombian forward found the goal this Friday in the 3-0 victory against Paraguay for the second date of the final hexagonal of the South American Sub-20.
After five games without scoring by the starting attacker, Andrés Caraballo, DT Héctor Cárdenas gave Jorge Cabezas a chance.
Without letting himself be overcome by the pressure, the striker from Real Cartagena, recently acquired by English Watford, scored in the 29th minute after a “without looking” pass from Miguel Monsalve.
In the previous play they had annulled a volley goal out of place.
The ‘9’ was the weak point of the local team, that with this result he obtains his first three points in the final phase.
In minute 40, Cabezas joined Óscar Cortés, who shot with power to make it 2-0.
The Guarani had spoiled the party for Colombia (1-1) in the debut from the group stage, but this time they were outclassed by a set of quick attacking moves and good partnership.
The coffee growers also grow thanks to the support from the stands of the El Campín Stadium, packed for this game, and the performances of captain Gustavo Puerta, a true quarterback in midfield.
In 89 Puerta sentenced the 3-0 with a violent shot that hit the crossbar and ended up in the net.
It’s the first time that Colombia celebrates more than twice in the South American.
Despite the fact that Paraguay was one of the best teams in the first stage of the championship, he stopped in the final hexagonal and barely has 1 point.
Now Colombians are chasing Brazil and Uruguaywho have two wins in two games.
Earlier, the Brazilians and the Uruguayans defeated Venezuela and Ecuador, respectively.
