The Argentine Under 20 team led by Javier Mascherano played a friendly this Friday against its counterpart from the United States at the Lionel Messi stadium in Ezeiza and was defeated 1-0.
Among the starters was Belgrano’s flying winger, Geronimo Herediawho wore helmet 13, the same number that another Pirate wears on the senior team: Cristian “Cuti” Romero.
In addition to Heredia, it was possible to see in action Franco Mastantuono, River’s little gem, with the 10 on the number. Meanwhile, the other player contributed by the Pirate, Jeremiah Luccowas on the substitute bench.
In the middle of the field he was Milton Delgadoa Boca youth player who debuted with Diego Martínez, and in defense the defender who already gained minutes in Argentinos Juniors, Tobias Palacio. The captain was Julio Soler, a kid from Lanús.
Unfortunately, The result was not given to the youth because The United States struck at the beginning of the second half (it was played behind closed doors) and won the friendly 1-0, although the most important thing in this type of match has to do with the tests and adaptation of this new generation of talents.
Mascherano’s team formed with Jeremías Martinet; Gerónimo Heredia, Juan Giménez, Tobías Palacio, Julio Soler (C); Milton Delgado, Lautaro López, Franco Mastantuono; Álvaro Montoro, Agustín Ruberto and Jerónimo Domina. Substitutes: De Bellis, Arias, Aquino, Lucero, Millán, Romano, Woiski, Raffin, Jeremías Lucco, Bosch and Ontivero.
