The Nationwide Stadium in Santiago witnessed one other proud second for Argentina’s U-20 workforce as they defeated Colombia 1-0 to guide their place within the World Cup ultimate.
Diego Placente’s boys confirmed dedication and self-discipline all through the tense semi-final match. The one purpose got here within the 71st minute when Mateo Silvetti completed off an excellent solo run by Gianluca Prestianni, who was the star performer of the night time.
Colombia began strongly, placing strain on Argentina within the early minutes, however the Albiceleste step by step discovered their rhythm. The primary half ended goalless, with each side battling arduous in midfield.
Within the second half, Placente’s substitutions made the distinction. Silvetti, who got here off the bench, struck the decisive purpose after Prestianni’s intelligent play on the suitable wing.
Argentina then confirmed calmness and strong defending to guard their lead. Colombia’s activity turned more durable when Jhon Rentería acquired a second yellow card and was despatched off within the 79th minute. Regardless of being a person down, the Colombians pushed for an equaliser however have been denied by Argentina’s agency defence and goalkeeper Santino Barbi’s key saves.
With this win, Argentina’s U-20 workforce return to a World Cup ultimate for the primary time in 18 years, sustaining an ideal document of six wins in six video games. They may now face Morocco in Saturday’s ultimate as they intention to carry their seventh world title.
