The Argentine Under 17 Team failed in its debut against Senegal and fell 2 to 1, at the Jalak Harupat Stadium, within the framework of the first day of Group D of the Indonesian World Cup of the category.
The Senegalese star Amara Diouf with a double, at 5 and 37 minutes of the first half, gave the African team the victory, while Agustín Ruberto scored from a free kick, at 47 minutes of the complement, for the national team.
As soon as the match started, those led by Serigne Saliou Dia struck first and surprised Argentina: after a divided side, Lamine Sadio made a perfect change of front for the figure of the Lions, Diouf, who with a bicycle, left lying in the He floored Ulises Giménez and defined with a powerful shot, into the lower corner of Froilán Díaz’s goal.
Despite the impact of the goal, those led by Diego Placente showed personality and went in search of equality with the actions of Santiago López and Ruberto, who could not defeat the Senegalese goalkeeper.
In contrast to these chances, Senegal took advantage of their effectiveness and before the break, they stretched the differences on the scoreboard: after a failed change by Octavio Ontivero, the ball fell at the feet of Diouf, who eluded Juan Giménez and then defined subtly in the face of Díaz’s desperate attempt to stop him.
In the second half, both teams lowered their intensity and the game was much more divided than in the first half. Between the physical wear and tear and the lack of depth, the Argentine National Team had the opportunity to add a discount with a shot and then a header from Maher Carrizo, but again they could not beat the goalkeeper who gave indications that he would get the score unbeaten: however , Ruberto scored with three minutes left with a great goal from a free kick to close out the 2-1 defeat.
Argentina will have to win its next match against Japan if it wants to continue with a chance in the World Cup, since those from Asia defeated Poland 1 to 0 and are leaders in the area along with Senegal.
The national team will compete on the second day next Tuesday, starting at 9. Victory will be key, since in this format of six groups with four countries, the first two from each zone and the four best will qualify for the round of 16. third in the tournament.
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The following is the summary of the meeting:
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Indonesia U-17 World Cup.
Date 1 – Group D.
Argentina (1) – (2) Senegal.
Stadium: Jalak Harupat (Bandung)
Referee: Atilla Karaoglanm (Türkiye).
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Argentina: Froilán Díaz; Ulises Giménez, Juan Giménez, Tobías Palacio, Octavio Ontivero; Gustavo Albarracín, Mariano Gerez, Valentino Acuña; Claudio Echeverri, Santiago López and Agustín Ruberto. DT: Diego Placente.
Senegal: Serigne Diouf; Ibrahima Diallo, Fallou Diouf, Mamadou Diallo, Boubacar BA; Daouda Diong, Alpha Toure, Yaya Diémé; Amara Diouf, Lamine Sadio and Idrissa Gueye. Coach: Serign Saliou Dia.
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