2023-04-24 11:24:10
The Venezuelan team completed its participation in the South American sub-17 tournament with a 1-1 draw once morest local Ecuador at the Atahualpa stadium in Quito.
The result also crowned Brazil as continental champion, which earlier beat Argentina 3-2. La Tri finished second, Albiceleste third, and Vinotinto fourth.
Ecuador, forced to win to keep the title, had the best chances in the first half, with the national goalkeeper Jorge Sánchez working hard once morest the tricolor attempts.
In the 46th minute, a shot from Keny Arroyo was released by Sánchez and Kendry Páez opened the scoring. The goal once morest did not intimidate Venezuela, which showed the ability to react as in other games.
In minute 74, a ball returned from the middle with a Chilean by José Correa left Junior Colina one on one to overcome Christian Loor above and declare the tie.
Ecuador messed up at the end, so Vinotinto didn’t have so many problems to sustain the tie with which they closed the tournament that gave them their second qualification to a U-17 World Cup in history.
Ricardo Valiño’s lineup was as follows: Jorge Sanchez; Yaicar Perdomo, Rai Hidalgo, Angel Borgo, Santiago Jose Silva; Jose Correa, Emmanuel Melendez (Lucciano Remus, 58′), Michael Vegas, David Emmanuel Martinez; Mayken Gonzalez (Junior Hill, 67′), Tortolero.
The tears of Ecuador following drawing once morest Venezuela
Sad postcards left the non-consecration of the Ecuadorian U-17 team, following equalizing 1-1 once morest Venezuela on the last day of the Hexagonal Final of the South American.
Once the commitment was over, the young players might not contain the tears for not achieving the goal.
Absolute sadness in the Ecuadorian team. ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/xZ1jFntx7I
— StudioFútbol ⚽ (@StudioFutbol) April 24, 2023
Brazil celebrated the consecration of the South American sub-17 team in the stands
The Brazilian team was proclaimed CHAMPION of the South American sub-17, following beating Argentina 3-2 and thanks to Ecuador’s draw once morest Venezuela.
The Brazilian players watched the entire game from the stands and once it was over, they went down to the pitch to celebrate.
The official television channel of the tournament captured the moment of euphoria of the entire ‘Verdeamarela’ team.
???????????? This is how Brazil celebrated the consecration in Ecuador.
champions of #Sub17EnDSPORTS! pic.twitter.com/NWQ2r6DL7Z
— DSports (@DSports) April 24, 2023
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