The Argentine U-20 team drew 1-1 with Brazil in a match on the fourth date of the final hexagonal of the South American championship in the category. The match took place at the National Stadium Brígido Iriarte in Venezuela.
In a competitive match, Argentina had the initiative and created an excellent opportunity with Claudio Echeverri 15 minutes into the first half, but Brazilian goalkeeper Felipe Longo stopped his shot. However, just before halftime, Breno Bidon committed a foul on Julio Soler in the area, resulting in a penalty for Argentina, converted by "Diablito."
In the second half, Argentina lost control of the ball, but Brazil failed to threaten the Albiceleste goal. It was Rayan who equalized the score in the 33rd minute with a powerful shot. With this result, both teams are positioned at the top of the tournament with 10 points each, ensuring an exciting conclusion on the last day.
Argentina's next commitment will be against Paraguay, while Brazil will face Chile; both matches will determine the champion of the youth tournament. Goal difference will be key in case of a points tie at the end of the competition.
In summary, Argentina's goal was scored by Claudio Echeverri in the first half, while Rayan scored for Brazil in the second half. Both teams made changes during the match in search of victory, but in the end, they finished level.
