The Argentine Under 17 team fell to Ivory Coast by 3 to 2within the framework of the second date of the Group A in the Montaigu World Cup and they will have to win against France on the last date and wait for a hand of Saudi Arabia to get the classification.
Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, from Newells, and Thomas de Martisfrom Lanús were the ones who scored for the team led by Diego Placente.
In an unexpected first half, the Albiceleste did not show their best side after having beaten the Saudis 5-0, where they had no dangerous ideas or arrivals and went to half-time losing 3-0 against the Africans.
Already in the complement, the Argentine coach moved nine pieces and it was a change of air, it gave him depth and he had two chances with Jerónimo Gómez Mattar and Thomas de Martis. He lacked time to reach equality.
With this result, Argentina was in third place with 3 points, behind France and Ivory Coast with 4 points..
Therefore, the Albiceleste will play the last chip this Saturday against France from 2:30 p.m., where they must achieve a victory and hope that the Africans do not win against Saudi Arabia.
On the other hand, Group B is led by Mexico with 6 points, followed by the Czech Republic and Japan with 3, and finally, Wales without points.
The first in each zone will play for the gold medal, while the second will go for third place.
Schedule of the last date Under 17 World Cup
It will be played on Saturday, March 30:
- 14.00 France – Argentina (in Montaigu).
- 14.00 Saudi Arabia – Ivory Coast (in Les Sables).
- 14.00 Wales – Mexico (in Pouzauges).
- 14.00 Japan – Czech Republic (in Fontenay le Comte).
Source: Ambito
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