Argentina added its first points in Group A of the South American U-20 this Wednesday by defeating Peru 1-0, which was already eliminated from the tournament that is being held in Colombia.
A headed goal from Gino Infantino at minute 41 he revived the hopes of the Albiceleste, who reached the fourth date forced to win to continue with a chance to advance to the final hexagonal, where four spots for the 2023 World Cup in Indonesia will be at stake.
On the grass of the Pascual Guerrero stadium in Cali, those led by Javier Mascherano they also got their first undefeated fence, after ‘the little boss’ opted for Franco Herrera in the goal instead of Federico Gomes Gerth, who conceded 5 goals in the falls against Brazil (1-3) and Paraguayan (1-2).
The three points are not enough to put the Argentines in the qualifying zone, but now they are closely following host Colombia (4 points), who will face Brazil (6 points) in the second round.
One point is enough for Canarinha to ensure the ticket to the second round, where the red whiteleader of the group with 7 points and resting on this date.
Friday’s duel between Argentina and Colombia is shaping up to be a one-on-one for the pass to the decisive round, which also awards three places to the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.
