The Brazilian team defeated Paraguay 2-1 on Friday, January 27, and finished at the head of Group A of the South American Sub 20 Championship, facing the final hexagonal, which will be accompanied by Colombia and Paraguay.
Bad start for Brazil
The account was opened at minute 22 by Paraguayan Kevin Pereira, midfielder for Talleres de Córdoba, who defeated the resistance of Brazilian goalkeeper Kaique with a powerful shot.
The parity in the Deportivo Cali stadium was achieved by the creative Stenio, who capitalized on an error by the Albirroja defense when 30 minutes went by.
Brazil’s second goal
Brazil came back with Ronald Cardoso’s target after 55 minutes and thus sealed the victory for Canarinha, who finished the first phase with 10 points out of 12 possible.
Colombia, who defeated Argentina 1-0 today, rose to second place with 8 points. The third and last classified was Paraguay, which fell to third with 7.
Argentina, with 3 and Peru, without points, were eliminated from the next phase.
Brazil imposed conditions
The game began with a clear dominance of the Canarinha that with Luis Guilherme and Pedrinho, on at least two occasions, were about to open the scoring.
However, those led by the coach Algo Bobadilla rearmed themselves to stop the onslaught and after the first third of the game they warned Pereira and Luis Rolón that they were not going to be easy prey.
That was how Pereira landed the game by scoring the first of the night and putting Brazil to adjust their lines because they risked finding themselves at a greater disadvantage.
even game
The second part started with alternating dominance in the midst of constant disputes between the players who sought to spin the play to go up and finish at the top of Group A.
The advantage for Brazil was put by Ronald Cardoso, who “premiered” goalkeeper Javier Talavera, who entered for the second half to take care of Paraguay’s sticks.
Coach Bobadilla moved his pieces, but failed to level the match in soccer and neither on the scoreboard.
His team couldn’t find the ball against an opponent who meshed their pieces and dominated the game until its end.
We remain undefeated! 🤩💛
With goals from Stenio and Ronald, the Brazilian team beat Paraguay 2-1.
The leadership of Group A and the classification for the hexagonal final of the South American Sub-20 are guaranteed!
We continue together in search of that title! 💛🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/0y8Xa98BOY
— CBF Football (@CBF_Futebol) January 28, 2023
