Mascherano’s Argentina, champion in Uruguay

A solid 2-0 victory over Uruguay gave a choice of Argentina in the direction of Javier Mascherano the chance to lift the cup of the U20 friendly tournament held at the home of La Celeste.

With a headed goal two minutes into the match, Roman Vega opened the scoring for the River Plate classic that sealed the tournament in favor of the Albiceleste at Domingo Burgueño Stadium Miguel, near the city of Punta del Este.

“We know Uruguaya difficult rival at home with important players and others are also lacking, but with this coach he has a marked line of what he wants to play,” he said. Mascherano at the end of the game where, after taking a rebound in the area Lucas Besozzi, changed the secondary objective.

Having reached the victory that, by adding seven and overcoming Brazil by goal difference, ended up crowning his team, the Argentine coach stressed that the home run was “very good” to prepare for the next South American Sub’20.

“For us, it’s important to have this contact (…), to get the chance to see the boys that we haven’t seen before and I think it’s all growth for the future without losing sight what South American will be,” he said. Mascherano.

yes ok Brazil surpassed Uzbekistan 1-0 with a goal from Ronald on the final day of the friendly, Canarinha missed out on the title as they didn’t convert enough goals to win. Argentinathat although they registered a draw against Verdeamarela by 1-1, converted 2 against the two remaining rivals.

The Uruguayans, led by Marcelo Brolywhile they fell behind, when they won against the Uzbekistan team 3-1 on the first day but lost against Brazil and, shaken from the start of the advantage that Vegaunable to convert against Argentina.