Save the date, Argentina v Colombia in U17 South American final: time, TV | OneFootball

The Argentine national team and Colombia will face off this Sunday to decide the champion of the South American Under-17 football tournament, after winning their respective semifinals in Paraguay.

The decisive match will be played in Asunción starting at 8 p.m. (Argentina time) and will be broadcast live on DirecTV Sports, on channels 6103 (SD) and 1613 (HD). It will also be available on the DGO streaming platform.

Semifinals: Colombia thrashed Brazil

The biggest surprise of the day was Colombia Under-17’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Brazil Under-17.

Brazil dominated the first half with greater possession, but failed to break down a defensively solid and tactically well-organized opponent.

In the second half, Andrés Mosquera opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with a powerful strike. Then José Escorcia doubled the lead in the 67th minute after a swift counterattack.

Escorcia sealed the rout with a free kick near the end, leaving the tournament’s all-time most successful team without answers.

Argentina beat Ecuador and goes for another title

Meanwhile, Argentina Under-17 defeated Ecuador Under-17 3-1 with goals from Facundo Salinas, Juan Cruz Policella, and Emiliano Barrionuevo.

Salinas opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a header following a cross from the left.

Ecuador equalized through Hólger Quintero from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute, during a stretch in which the match picked up intensity and became end-to-end.

However, Argentina responded quickly: Policella restored the national team’s lead with a finish inside the box and, shortly afterward, Barrionuevo sealed the match with a low shot inside the near post.

History and titles of the South American Under-17 Championship

La Albiceleste will be chasing its fifth title in the category this Sunday, while Colombia will try to win its second crown, following the one it claimed in 1993.

Brazil Under-17 remains the tournament’s most successful team, with 14 titles in 21 editions played since 1985.

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