2023-05-20 20:58:02
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Pending the opening ceremony and the debut of the hosts, Argentina, the U-20 World Cup began with the victories of the United States over Ecuador and New Zealand once morest Guatemala, in both cases by 1-0 .
At the “San Juan del Bicentenario” stadium, in the province of the same name, Ecuador was preparing to score a valuable point once morest the CONCACAF champion, in the opening of Group B.
However, in the second minute of injury time, a notable left-footed shot from midrange by Jonathan Gómez injured goalkeeper Gilmar Napa, one of the stars of the match.
The United States deserved the victory, especially in the second half, where they imposed their overall game with 61% possession of the ball, although it was difficult for them to translate that superiority into the rival net.
Within an even first half, Miguel Ángel Bravo’s team had had several approaches, but lacked firepower.
“We gave our best, but we made a mistake and things got complicated for us; now, to continue working”, affirmed the Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordóñez.
Also in San Juan, for the same Group B, more will face Fiji-Slovakia.
For the second date, on Tuesday, Ecuador will play once morest the Slovaks, while the Americans will face Fiji.
The first goal of the Under 20 World Cup was scored by New Zealander Norman Garbett, at the “Madre de Ciudades” stadium in Santiago del Estero, under heavy drizzle.
At minute 80, substitute Garbett took advantage of a long ball and Mathius Gaitán’s weak mark to define above goalkeeper Fausto Delgado, who replaced the injured Jorge Moreno shortly before and had not yet touched the ball.
Within the framework of a poor opening game of Group A, both seemed content with a draw when the first cry of the tournament came. Even the team led by Mexican Rafael Loredo had been a little closer to breaking zero.
For the second date of Group A, Guatemala will be Argentina’s rival on Tuesday, while New Zealand will collide with Uzbekistan.
Then, at the “Mother of Cities” Stadium, the opening ceremony will take place, followed by the clash between Argentina and Uzbekistan.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) awarded the venue for the Sub 20 World Cup to Argentina following taking it away from Indonesia due to this country’s refusal to receive the Israeli delegation for political-religious reasons.
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