The Albiceleste endured a painful setback, missing a penalty, experiencing defensive lapses, and falling to Scratch due to a lack of efficiency that pushed them to their limits.
The Argentina national team lingered between promise and pressure at the South American Sub-20 tournament. While a Brazilian victory was anticipated, the defeat to Paraguay in the opener complicated things, and even though they showed control at times, three pivotal moments in the first half sealed the fate of the match.
With eight minutes remaining and little activity, Génez failed to clear decisively, Gómez Gerth intercepted in midfield, and Biro seized the opportunity to open the scoring. The equalizer eluded them as Julián Fernández was fouled in the box, yet Gino Infantino could not convert from the spot. A few minutes later, Santos surged through the central defense and finished the move with precision, widening the gap for the Albiceleste.
With an undeserved 0-2 deficit, Mascherano shuffled the lineup in search of a spark, bringing Nicolás Paz into the game to inject clarity into the approach. Yet the decisive blow remained elusive. As time slipped away, Di Lollo’s penalty struck Vitor Roque, who converted confidently from twelve yards. Soon after, Maxi González headed home to reduce the margin to 3-1, a scoreline that stings and imposes a tall order for the remaining matches, requiring not only victories but also a favorable result from Brazil against Colombia on Wednesday.
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ARGENTINA – BRAZIL, GOALS AND MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The clash between Albiceleste and Canarinha, minute by minute.
- ARGENTINE GOAL! The Albiceleste reward comes from Maximiliano González with a header deflection
- GOAL FOR BRAZIL! A Di Lollo penalty against Vitor Roque and a composed finish by Roque to make it 3-0
- GOAL FOR BRAZIL! Santos breaks through the defense and finishes the move from close range
- GOAL FOR BRAZIL! A quick start, a rebound in the center from Gómez Gerth, and Biro converts to make it 1-0
- And so goes the Scratch
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Team defined!
Trainer Ramon Menezes took charge of the Seleção Brasileira Sub-20 for the 9:30 pm kickoff against Argentina.
It’s the day of competition and anticipation, friends!
Let’s pursue a second victory for the South American Sub-20 together!
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— CBF Football (@CBF_Futebol) January 23, 2023
- With five changes in the starting XI, Mascherano’s side changed the approach
- Good afternoon and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Argentina faces Brazil in a group-stage match of the Su-20 South American Championship at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium.
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FORMATIONS
ARGENTINA
Federico Gomez Gerth; Agustín Giay, Lautaro Di Lollo, Valentin Gómez, Nahuel Génez; Maximo Perrone, Maximiliano Gonzalez, Nico Paz; Ignacio Maestro Puch, Julián Fernández and Brian Aguirre. DT: Javier Mascherano.
BRAZIL
Mycael; Arthur, Jean, Robert, Patrick; Andrey, Alexsander, Marlon Gomes, Guilherme Biro; Giovane and Vitor Roque. DT: Ramon Menezes.
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Letting go of old loyalties, this match highlighted how momentum shifts quickly in youth soccer, where a momentary lapse can tilt the balance. The Argentina squad demonstrated grit by pushing back after falling behind, yet the gap proved stubborn. The clash offered a clear reminder that in top-level youth competition, efficiency in both boxes often decides outcomes as much as possession and tempo do. The tournament continues with hope for a stronger showing in subsequent fixtures.
Note: This report compiles a summary of the match actions, emphasizing the flow, key turning points, and the implications for the teams’ paths toward the World Cup in the youth category.