The Albiceleste faced a setback on the opening day of the group stage at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Indonesia. Argentina entered the competition with high hopes and immediate pressure, and the night ended with a tough loss to Senegal. Despite controlling large portions of the game, the final score did not reflect the effort shown on the field. The visitors from Senegal opened the scoring with a well-timed finish, and the home team found itself chasing the result from early on. The stadium at Jalak Harupat Soreang witnessed a tense battle as Argentina pressed forward in search of an equalizer, yet luck did not swing in their favor after two goals from Amara Diouf took Senegal ahead.
At halftime Argentina appeared to have created several promising moments, but the squad could not translate those chances into a goal that would level things up. A late free kick attempt by Agustín Ruberto produced a moment of hope, but the strike did not bend enough to alter the outcome, leaving the scoreboard unchanged. Still, the performance offered a sense of resilience, as the team refused to surrender despite the deficit and maintained a competitive edge throughout the match.
With the group stage continuing, the young Argentines face a crucial test on the next matchday. On Tuesday, November 14 at 9 a.m. in Argentina, they will need to secure a victory against Japan to restore confidence and keep their campaign viable in the tournament. The result will determine early standings and shape the path forward for the Albiceleste in Indonesia.
The live and instant online summary of Argentina vs. Senegal in the U-17 World Cup 2023 in Indonesia: videos, lineups, goals, and key moments
- Gooooool! Agustín Ruberto (Argentina Under-17) scores from a direct free kick, a right footed shot from close range but the ball misses the left post.
- Gooooal! Amara Diouf (Senegal Under 17) delivers a left footed strike from the wing, curling into the right side of the goal.
- Gooooool! Argentina U17 0, Senegal U17 1. Amara Diouf (Senegal U17) a right footed shot from outside the box finds the bottom left corner, at the request of Mamadou Sadio.
- Fans can follow lineups, goals, moments of controversy, and the best plays from the clash between the Albiceleste and the Leones de la Teranga.
Source: Goal