After an intense day of football, the 16 countries that will participate in the round of 16 of the Sub 20 world: Argentina, Uzbekistan, United States, Ecuador, Brazil, Italy, Colombia, Israel, England, Gambia, Nigeria, New Zealand, Uruguay, South Korea, Slovakia and Tunisia.
The striking detail of the Group Dis that the three selected finished with six points, but the African cast finished third for the worst difference compared to the other two: +1 against +7 and +2 of Brazilians and Italians, respectively.
The big surprise was the removal of France in first round. Beyond defeating 3-1 to Hondurasdue to goal difference, it was not enough to overcome Tunisia in the table of the best third parties. The African team joined New Zealand, Slovakia and Nigeria.
The closing of the Group F It meant the confirmation of all the round of 16 matches. USA and New Zealand will open the defining phase on Tuesday, May 30 at 2:30 p.m. in Mendoza and they will follow Uzbekistan-Israel from 18 in Mendoza.
On the second day, Wednesday 31, Colombia will open the day against Slovakia at 2:30 p.m. San Juan With Brazil which will be measured with Tunisia. On the second turn, Argentina will be measured before Nigeria and England will go against Italy At 18.
Due to the closing of the first qualifying round, on Thursday, June 1, Gambia will face Uruguay at 2:30 p.m. and Ecuador in view of South Korea At 18.
The path of those led by Javier Mascherano
Although, the “albiceleste” aside from facing in the round of 16 Nigeriain the case of advancing in the contest, will play the quarterfinals on Sunday June 4 at the Unique Stadium Mothers of Cities of Santiago del Estero from 2:30 p.m. And if a rival in that instance will be the winner of the duel between Ecuador and South Korea.
In the case of advancing to the semifinals, the match will be on Thursday, June 8 at the Diego Armando Maradona Unique Stadium of the silver from 18h. The last two matches of this year will be played in the same venue. world Sunday June 11: third place from 2:30 p.m. and the final from 6 p.m.
Argentina is the favorite is this 23rd edition of this youth contest, since it has six titles, as the top winner, followed by Brazil with five.
How were the pairings for the round of 16 of the Under 20 World Cup made up?
These will be the crosses that will be seen in the following instance:
- Tuesday May 30 – United States vs. New Zealand at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza.
- Tuesday May 30 – Uzbekistan vs. Israel at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza.
- Wednesday May 31 – Colombia vs. Slovakia at the Bicentennial Stadium in San Juan.
- Wednesday May 31 – Brazil vs. Tunisia at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in the city of La Plata.
- Wednesday May 31 – Argentina vs. Nigeria at the Bicentennial Stadium in San Juan.
- Wednesday May 31 – England vs. Italy at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in the city of La Plata.
- Thursday June 1 – Gambia vs. Uruguay at the Único Madre de Ciudades stadium in Santiago del Estero.
- Thursday June 1 – Ecuador vs. South Korea at the Único Madre de Ciudades stadium in Santiago del Estero.
Source: Ambito
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