Argentina Falls 2-1 to Senegal in Under-17 World Cup Opener

Under 17 World Cup: Argentina-Senegal goals

A new World Cup event with the participation of the Argentine team has been launched and again with an adverse result in the debut: the Albiceleste lost 2-1 against Senegal on the first day of the group stage of the U-17 World Cup. FIFA taking place in Indonesia. The team led by Diego Placente had a good performance in its debut but was unable to translate it onto the scoreboard. Now, they will face Japan this Tuesday for Date 2 of Group D.

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The match started at a frenetic pace, with the African team trying to impose themselves physically but with the young Argentines much more precise with the ball. However, in one of the first approaches, the captain and figure Amara Diouf appeared – she already debuted in the senior team this year – to try the long-distance goal and surprise Froilán Díaz. In the 6th minute, Senegal already took a 1-0 lead at the Jalak Harupat Stadium in the city of Bandung.

Those led by Placente did not let themselves fall despite the adversity and settled in the rival field. Santiago López, who emerged in Independiente, became the most decisive offensive card with his overflows on the right wing. A cross from below found Agustín Ruberto inside the area and he almost scored the tie.

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After several attempts with little clarity from the Albiceleste, another blow came to the chin: again Amara Diouf found advantages, went one-on-one with Froilán Díaz and made it 2-0 in favor of the Senegalese in the 40th minute. The first half had A notable superiority of Argentina in development but its rival was more forceful in the areas.

Amara Diouf was the author of Senegal’s first goals against Argentina in the Under 17 World Cup (Getty Images)

For the complement, Diego Placente brought in Dylan Gorosito instead of right back Ulises Giménez and Maher Carrizo replaced Gustavo Albarracin who had a discomfort. Meanwhile, Santiago López changed bands to look for offensive variants. The Albiceleste team sought from the start to be the one to impose the conditions but the winner of the last African Cup of the category offered resistance.

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The Argentine team lacked depth and clarity in the final meters throughout the second stage, where both coaches moved pieces but the scoreboard remained static for many minutes. A header from Carrizo on a corner kick was the highlight, while Senegal opted to lower the intensity and make time run out.

At the end, Argentina was rewarded with a goal from a free kick converted by Agustín Ruberto, a young promise from River Plate who signed the discount in one of the last actions of the match in complicity with goalkeeper Serigne Diouf. A well-deserved goal for the Albiceleste youth players due to the great effort made, to the point that many ended up physically very worn out at the time of the final whistle.

Argentina, which historically has three bronze medals (1991, 1995, 2003) and twice came 4th in this youth competition, began its path with a setback in this edition, just as happened to the Senior National Team in Qatar.

Those from Placente will seek to emulate that feat to achieve the only title that Argentina lacks in the world of football, and thus become champion in all ages and equal something that until now only Brazil, England and France could achieve. He has already won the Senior World Cup three times and the U-20 World Cup five times, but never in this category.

After this Tuesday’s duel from 9 in the morning (Argentine time) against Japan, which has also won at the continental level in this category, Argentina will face Friday, November 17 from 6 in the morning (Argentine time). Argentina) their commitment against Poland at the Jakarta International Stadium to close the group stage.

CONFIRMED FORMATIONS

Argentina: Froilan Diaz; Ulysses Gimenez, John Gimenez, Tobias Palace, Octavius ​​Ontivero; Gustavo Albarracin, Mariano Gerez, Valentino Acuña; Claudio Echeverri, James Lopez and Augustine Robert. DT: Diego Pleasant

Senegal: Serigne Diouf; Ibrahima Diallo, Fallou Diouf, Mamadou Diallo, Boubacar BA; David Diong, Alpha Toure; Amara Diouf, Lamine Sadio and Idrissa Gueye. DT: Serign Saliou Dia

Estadio: Jalak Harupat (Bandung)

2023-11-11 13:59:00
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