January 19, 2023, 22:21 PM
January 19, 2023, 22:21 PM
The Colombian team iThis Thursday he began his journey in the South American Sub-20 that he plays at home with 1-1 draw against Paraguay.
Very early the ball hit the right hand of Colombian captain Gustavo Puerta while covering his face and the referee called a penalty.
Allan Wlk scored the first goal through a superb definition towards the left side of the goalkeeper in the 7th minute.
The goal of the striker of Czech descent, scorer of the South American Games that Paraguay won in 2022, discouraged those attending the Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali (southwest).
Colombia tried to respond immediately. His attackers Alexis Castillo, Johan Torres, Daniel Luna and Juan David Fuentes they wove passes in the first half, but without creating dangerous chances.
The Colombian artillery missed Jhon Jáder Durán, who had to leave the call-up at least during the first phase of the tournament to appear with his new team, Aston Villa of England.
With more speed and precision Paraguay withdrew and attacked, finding the Colombian defense badly stopped.
The Paraguayan star Matías Segovia, Wlk and Diego González were about to increase the score against a team that surpassed them in possession of the ball.
At halftime the Colombian DT Hector Cardenas managed the blow that would tip his colleague Aldo Bobadilla starting the second part.
In his first appearance on the field, the recently admitted Miguel Monsalve He gave a pass into space that ended in a goal by Luna (47).
The genius of the Independiente Medellín midfielder It was the only formula to hurt the Guaraní rearguard.
After a frantic first half, the pace dropped in the final part of the match, although the Colombian goalkeeper, Luis Marquines, denied a Paraguayan goal in added time.
Colombia and Paraguay are second in Group A with 1 point. Earlier, Brazil thrashed Peru 3-0, while Argentina had a free date.
