Colombian women’s team was going for the U-20 title and finished third

Colombian women’s team was going for the U-20 title and finished third
Colombian women’s team was going for the U-20 title and finished third

the Colombian women’s national team They closed their participation in the South American U-20 in Ecuador with a 1-1 draw against Paraguay.

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The Colombian team weakened in the final stretch of the hexagonal, when they lost against Brazil, then tied with Argentina and closed with a tie. She became a favorite for the tournament title but collapsed after losing against the Brazilians and finished third.


The Colombian player, Stefania Perlaza (i), disputes the ball with the Paraguay player, Zunilda Coronel (d), today Sunday in the city of Guayaquil, for the South American Women’s U-20. EFE/Jonathan Miranda

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Colombia, which has a place in the World Cup as the organizing country, took advantage of this tournament to advance its preparation and made the most of it, being Gabriela Rodriguez her best player throughout the championship.

​In the final match, at the closing of the hexagonal, Colombia was surprised by Paraguay, who went ahead with a goal from Acosta, in the 81st minute.

It seemed like a defeat for the Colombian team, but in injury time they achieved the tie through Stefanía Perlaza.

Brazil prematurely won the South American tournament title, in addition to its place in the World Cup. Argentina and Paraguay also qualified. This same Sunday the last quota is defined.

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