In a lively and emotional match, with changes in the score, the Albiceleste drew level in the final but could not reach the final due to penalties.
The enormous enthusiasm of the Argentina national team under 17 died in the semi-final of the World Cup of this category. As Diego Placente’s side played 60 high-flying minutes, Germany outscored them physically and despite the painful draw, the penalties went to the European team, who reached the final of the competition.
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The Albiceleste soon showed their intentions when Echeverri had a one-on-one after 10 seconds thanks to the pressure at the start. And he didn’t collapse when Brunner’s first goal came, unstoppable from the left. A few minutes later, Dylan Gorosito fought for Agustín Ruberto’s finish, who scored a beautiful goal at the end of the first half to make it 2-1.
The second half continued with the Argentine dominance, who came close to gaining the third but could do nothing when Brunner again had enough time to cross his right hand and ten minutes later Moerstedt scored an unstoppable header for Florentín.
With more momentum than ideas and looking for individual play, Argentina went for the draw and both Echeverri and Mastantuono had their chances, but the German goalkeeper cut a figure. But Ruberto, the Argentine figure in this semi-final, achieved the painful 3-3 and led to penalties, where everything went uphill when Mastantuono and Echeverri missed the first two shots.
From the 12 steps Germany were almost ruthless, winning 4-2 and leaving Argentina on the doorstep again, but with their heads held high, nothing to blame themselves for and the goal of taking third place.
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- ARGENTINA’S GOAL! In the final of the match Ruberto’s third for 3-3 and the semi-final is determined by penalties
- GOAL FROM GERMANY! Moerstedt scored an unstoppable header and now the Germans have the advantage again
- GOAL FROM GERMANY! Brunner had time to settle, cross the goal and score his second goal to make it 2–2.
- ARGENTINA’S GOAL! Agustín Ruberto again, now with a hook and a left foot to the corner to reverse the result
- ARGENTINA’S GOAL! Dylan Gorosito fought it off and Ruberto expected to score the well-deserved draw
- GOAL FROM GERMANY! Brunner pretended to be inside, went outside and fucked Florentín
- After 10 seconds, Echeverri had the first clear shot and hit the outside of the net
- With the absence of Santi López in attack, this is how Placente’s kids are doing
Source: Goal