The Argentina under-20 teamtrained by a former FC Barcelona player Javier Mascheranoachieved a resounding victory in the final against Uruguay (4-0) and lifted the champion trophy for the third time in history COTIF.
Mascherano’s side, who have been lesser in the tournament, were able to impose their punch against a spirited Uruguayan team, conceding goals in the first minutes of each half and also wasting a penalty in the second period that would have given way to get hooked on the fight.
Uruguay started the classic with a force. The team led by Marcelo Broli pushed hard for Argentina to get the ball out, preventing them from getting comfortable in the first few minutes.
However, Mascherano’s side hit hard the first time they enjoyed space. A free kick from Uruguay triggered a quick counter-attack from Aguirre, who passed the ball to Giay to beat Randall Jones’ goal with a shot near the post.
The goal upset Uruguay and gave Argentina poise, although Di Lollo had to work hard with a good defensive action to cover a Renzo Sánchez shot.
Argentina, more lethal in attack, had the second with a great personal action by Maestro Puch, but the striker, after breaking through the defense due to speed, did not finish the action with precision and crossed too far .
Uruguay controlled the game and searched the wings to reach the area with danger. Broli’s team had their best chance in stoppage time when the referee interpreted Barco’s clearance into the hands of Gomes as a move.
The indirect free kick, which was signaled just three meters from the goal line, sent the Argentine team into a frenzy, but Matturro’s shot ended up falling behind a defender.
Uruguay, no reaction capacity
Uruguay wanted to take a step forward in the second half with the introduction of Ferrari and Franco González, but Argentina struck again, this time from a set piece, through Maestro Puch, who used his centimeters to head the ball in net.
The second goal was too much for Uruguay and allowed Mascherano’s team to manage the game to their liking. However, a clear penalty from Barco on Ferrari, a quarter of an hour from the end, gave Uruguay a chance to get back into the match, but Gomes Gerth saved the Uruguayan attacker’s shot.
The goalkeeper’s save was the final touch for Uruguay, who soon after conceded another goal, scored by Aguirre, who saw his excellent play rewarded. In the final moments, Lautaro Ovando rounded off the victory with a penalty goal scored against himself.
DATA SHEET
4-Argentina: Gomes Gerth, Di Lollo, Barco (Brian Aguilar, d. 87), Giay, Gauto, Agustín Rodríguez (Seoane, d. 70), Nicolás Paz, Aguirre (Lautaro Ovando, d. 87), Marco, Lautaro López and Maestro Puch (Nauel Genez, d. 87)
0-Uruguay: Randall Jones, Boselli (Urrutia, m. 55), Matturro, Ferreira, De Ritiss, Renzo Sánchez (Franco González, m. 52), Bernal, De los Santos (Ferrari, m. 52), Sosa (Damián García, m. 55), Rodrigo Sebastian and Emiliano Rodriguez
Referee: Anthony Rodriguez. He showed yellow cards to Aguirre, Maestro Puch, Marco, Lautaro Ovando, Barco and Agustín Rodríguez for Argentina, and to Sergio García for Uruguay
The objectives: 1-0, Giay (m. 8); 2-0, Master Puch (m. 54); 3-0, Aguirre (m. 74); 4-0, Lautaro Ovando, from a penalty (m. 79)
Incidents: Final of the COTIF tournament played at the Els Arcs stadium
Source: La Verdad
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