🚨Argentina beat Colombia to reach the Under-20 World Cup final | OneFootball

The National Stadium of Santiago witnessed a new feat by the Argentina U-20 National Team. The team, led by Diego Placente, defeated their Colombian counterparts 1-0 in a thrilling semifinal, played with gritted teeth and full of tension, thus securing the coveted spot in the final of the World Cup for the category.

The only goal of the match was scored by Mateo Silvetti, midway through the second half, capitalizing on a brilliant individual play by Gianluca Prestianni, the standout player of the match.

Dominance, tension, and the brilliance of Prestianni

The start of the match showed an intense and organized Colombia, which troubled the Albiceleste in the opening minutes. However, as time went on, Placente's team settled in the midfield and managed to level the proceedings, beginning to create danger. The first half was even and ended goalless.

The second half brought with it Placente's changes that turned the game around, including the entry of the goal scorer, Mateo Silvetti. At 71 minutes, magic appeared: Gianluca Prestianni, in a memorable individual move, outmaneuvered his marker and masterfully assisted Silvetti, who did not miss and scored with quality to unleash the Argentine celebration.

With the score in their favor, Argentina showed composure to maintain the lead. The situation became complicated for Colombia when, at 79 minutes, Jhon Rentería was sent off for a second yellow card. Despite being a man down, the "Tricolor" sought the equalizer but encountered Argentina's solid defense and key interventions from goalkeeper Santino Barbi, who once again was a wall.

Dream intact

With this victory, the U-20 National Team returns to a World Cup final after 18 years, showcasing an impeccable campaign with six wins in six matches. The team displays character, talent, and an unwavering commitment that excites the entire country.

The next challenge will be on Saturday in the grand final, where the "Juvenile Scaloneta" will seek their seventh world title in history against the surprising Moroccan team, which eliminated France in the other semifinal.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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