The Argentine Sub 20 team defeated 1-0 Peruand keeps alive the chances of qualifying for the hexagonal of the tournament south american colombiaalthough it depends on other results. Gino Infantino was the author of the only goal of the party
A few minutes from the start, the game had its first controversial play when André Vásquez entered the large area and claimed a foul by Axel Encinas. All of Peru called for a penalty, but the referee did not accept it.
ArgentinaFor its part, beyond the name and system changes, He kept repeating the same mistakes as in the defeats against Paraguay and against Brazil. It was difficult for her to generate danger and when she did, trastabiliba against the rival goal and in his own area, he does not clear up the doubts that are posed.
However, those directed by Javier Mascherano knew how to take advantage of a ball stop. At 40 minutes into the game, after a free kick by Aguirre, Alejo Véliz headed but the ball hit the post, and the rebound was captured by Gino Infantino who headed it up to 1-0 in favor of the Albiceleste team.
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In the plugin, Peru sought an equalizer through a header from Aron Sánchez when goalkeeper franco herrera was already beaten, but he had no luck.
A few minutes later, the national team responded with only peace who accelerated, endured the mark with his body and He took a shot to the left post that Sebastián Amasifuen covered.
Argentina dedicated itself to taking care of the advantage and had a hard time defining itwhile Peru, with nothing to lose, cheered up a little more but lacks ingenuity in the final meters.
In search of a second goal that gives him peace of mind, Mascherano put on the pitch González, Perrone and Maestro Puch, who brought freshness to a team that was beginning to settle for the minimum advantage. Still, it was difficult to settle the lawsuit.
Argentina’s next game will be Friday 27 at 9:30 p.m. against Colombia.
Argentina vs Peru: the formations
Argentina: Franco Herrera, Ulises Ciccioli, Brian Aguilar, Francisco Marco, Julián Aude, Axel Encinas, Gino Infantino, Nicolás Paz, Nicolás Vallejo, Alejo Veliz and Brian Aguirre DT: Javier Mascherano.
Peru: Sebastián Amasifuen, Gilmar Paredes, José Arón Sánchez, Anderson Villacorta, Nicolás Amasifuen, Jack Carhuallanqui, Gonzalo Aguirre, André Vásquez, Kluiverth Aguilar, Catriel Cabellos and Sebastien Pineau. DT: jaime serna.