Colombia Triumphs Over Argentina to Win South American U-17 Championship
Colombia defeated Argentina 4-0 in the final of the South American U-17 Championship in Paraguay.
The victory gives Colombia their second title in this age group. Their first crown came in 1993.
Match details
The first goal arrived at the end of the opening half. Play was extended by 15 minutes because of technical problems on the pitch.
Miguel Ágamez opened the scoring with a long-range strike following a patient team build-up. The shot beat goalkeeper Joel Abregú.
In the second half Matías Caicedo headed in the second goal. Ágamez then added a second header to complete his brace.
At 84 minutes José Escorcia dribbled into the area, eluded opponents and finished with his left foot for 4-0.
Team and coach
Fredy Hurtado guided the side to an authoritative victory. Colombia dominated the match from start to finish.
The team raised its level after the group stage and sealed the title with convincing wins in the final rounds.
Context and next steps
A year earlier the side lost a title at home on penalties to Brazil. This triumph restores Colombia’s presence at the top of regional youth football.
The squad will travel to Qatar for the U-17 World Cup later this year. The tournament will feature 48 teams.
Colombia’s triumph over Argentina underlines their progress in youth development. Full coverage is available at Filmogaz.com.
