Brazil wins, advances in the U-20 South American and sinks Argentina

Two presentations, six points added and an early vacancy for the hexagonal final of the U-20 South American Championship in Colombia.

Everything is going great for the Brazilian team, which celebrated twice this Monday at Pascual Guerrero Stadium, in Cali. In addition to guaranteeing the classification, with 3 to 1 against Argentina, it still left the rival in a delicate situation in the competition, zeroed and without depending on its forces.

Brazil rose to second place, one point behind leaders Paraguay (7-6), who have one more game. In third, and currently occupying the last spot in Group A, appears Colombia, Wednesday’s Brazilian opponent. Argentina and Peru duel the teams without points on the same day and the Paraguayans are off.

Guilherme Biro and Andrey, still in the first stage, and Vitor Roquefrom Athletico, in the second, were the authors of the goals of the Brazilian team, while goalkeeper Mycael stood out when he saved a penalty from Infantino, committed by himself.

As soon as the national anthem was played, goalkeeper Mycael, also from Hurricane, shouted “let’s go guys”. Motivation had a good reason. In addition to maintaining 100% performance, it meant touching the leader Paraguay, guaranteeing the early vacancy in and sinking a great competitor, defeated in the debut precisely by the Paraguayans.

While coach Ramon Menezes’ boys were calm after 3-0 in Peru, Javier Mascherano’s charges were under pressure to seek a recovery after being surprised 2-1 by Paraguay on Saturday.

The Argentines scared right away. The quick free-kick nearly stunned Mycael. The goalkeeper defended in two halves and celebrated Guilherme Biro’s goal right after, taking advantage of Gerth’s rebound. Insecure, shirt 1 released a weak ball soon after.

Mascherano shook his head negatively at the edge of the field when he saw Brazil dominate the classic, arriving frequently in the attack. The Brazilian confidence contrasted with the nervousness and excessive passing errors of the brothers. Even below what it can yield, Argentina was dangerous and Aguirre hit the crossbar.

At 24 minutes, Argentina’s good plot and Mycael ended up taking down Fernandez inside the area. Penalty and great chance for the tie. Captain Infantino hit hard and the Brazilian goalkeeper made a beautiful save to keep Brazil in the lead.

With strong marking in the Argentinean ball exit, Vitor Roque stole and fell in the area asking for penalty. The referee gave nothing. A minute later, Andrey – sold by Vasco to Chelsea – took advantage of the opponents’ mistake, recovered the ball, took off and hit Gerth’s right corner: 2-0 with 35 minutes.

Behind the score by two goals, the Argentines lost their minds. Before the break, a hard foul on Geovane almost ended in confusion. The arbitration ended the fight principle.

Mascherano played twice at half-time to try to revive the national team’s spirit. With just one minute, however, it was Brazil who wasted the chance to extend. The exchanges had no effect because of the maintenance of the high number of passing errors The Argentines were eager and with the defense uncovered, an invitation to the green and yellow counterattack.

Brazil, as time went by, however, slowed down, opting to pass the time. Even so, he was dangerous when he went on the attack. After ignoring Stenio’s penalty, the referee noted a non-existent foul on Vitor Roque inside the area. The player took the penalty and extended.

In the last minute of normal time, González scored the goal of honor for the Argentines with a header, who now have to win twice and hope for Colombia not to overcome the Brazilian team.