Match Report
The table read 2nd (Argentina U20, 8 pts) against 2nd (Paraguay U20, 9 pts), 1 points apart. Argentina U20 had been under-performing their position — 8th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Argentina U20 2 scored and 0.25 conceded per game, Paraguay U20 1.25 and 2, with the league averaging 1.47.
Argentina U20 had not lost in 12 games.
The match was played at Estadio Olímpico General José Antonio Anzoátegui (capacity 37,485). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Paraguay U20 led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 2-3.
Goal scorers
Argentina U20: Maher Carrizo (52'), Maher Carrizo (66') · Paraguay U20: Luca Kmet (30'), Tiago Caballero (47'), Diego León (82')
Key stats
Possession: Argentina U20 61% · Paraguay U20 39% · Total shots: 13-24 · On target: 5-9 · Corners: 9-6