Argentina took advantage against Brazil in the quarterfinal match of the U-17 World Cup, which is disputed in Indonesia. The author of the albiceleste goal was Claudio ‘Diablito’ Echeverri.
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Claudio Echeverri breaks an important record with the Argentine team
The player from the lower categories of River Plate He sets a record with the Argentina national team shirt, as he is the first footballer to score three goals against Brazil in an official match, in 98 years of history.
Furthermore, his name in Argentina is beginning to be echoed due to his three goals against the Canarinha and because he is shining in the U-17 World Cup without having made his professional debut in Argentine football.
Stellar performance by ‘Diablito’ in the quarterfinals of the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia
River Plate’s creative midfielder He ran and ran without a mark. He got rid of the first obstacle with a waist break, while the Brazilian defense was focused on ensuring that the Albiceleste captain did not give an assist for his teammates.
Echeverri lined up with his right leg and took a strong shot, which deflected off the leg of Vitor Reis, who made a last, desperate attempt to avoid the goal. The parabola of the ball left goalkeeper Philllipe Gabriel out of action and became 1-0 for Argentina in Jakarta.
It is the third conquest of the young millionaire (17 years old) in the tournament. It wouldn’t be the first of the game. There would be more: El Diablito would close the game with two more goals, take the ball and be the star figure in Argentina’s 3-0 victory, which qualified for the semifinals and will face Germany on Tuesday.
True to his custom, Echeverri went to celebrate at the corner flag. Argentina was superior in the process and ended up expressing that advantage on the scoreboard with the play of Echeverri, helped by his attacking teammates who dragged marks and left him a clear path towards the Brazilian goal.
The meeting It started half an hour later due to the heavy rain that fell in the last hours on the capital of Indonesia. This makes the field fast, ideal for the play of the talented Argentine soccer players. If they win, the team led by Diego Placente will face Germany in the semifinals: it will be on Tuesday, from 5:30 in the morning (Argentine time).
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Not satisfied with that great goal, Echeverri continued doing his thing in the second half. They found him at the door of the area, he glanced at the Brazilian goal and faced, diagonally to the right, his best profile. He put on the turbo and, at sheer speed, went two markers.
Almost on a tile. When goalkeeper Phillipe Gabriel came out to block him, The ‘Diablito’ defined the far post, far from the reach of the 1. Another Argentine goal. In reality, another great goal with the signature of Echeverri, who stayed to celebrate with his teammates that 2-0 partial.
And Echeverri continued: He achieved a consecrating hat trick. He did it after a great pass from Agustín Ruberto, the number 9 of the team; also Diablito’s companion in River. The Argentine captain went into the void, beat his marker, faked one way, went the other and the Brazilian goalkeeper was left sprawled on the floor.
Then, outside edge, pass to the net and 3-0 on the scoreboard. “Let’s go,” the emblematic goal-scorer harangued his teammates at the halfway point. For a moment, it seemed that Little Devil had been injured after converting.
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He grabbed his right leg; It was feared an illness would take him out of the tournament. The youth’s smile, however, was the best sign that everything was fine. Minutes later, the applause: Pleasant replaced it. The work was done. To rest and think about Germany.
Ball in hand, wide smile, Claudio Echeverri spoke after the 3-0 victory against Brazil that put Argentina in the semifinals of the Under 17 World Cup. “Happy. Very happy for the victory, for how it was played and the three goals. Enjoy this moment now. Now, think of Germany. I trusted the team we have. They teed us off at the first blow and we got up. We did a good job. I try to do the best for the team and it worked for us. On the third goal I cramped. I asked for the change just in case. Now, let’s think about the semifinal. We have a very difficult game with Germany. I hope everything turns out well. Beat Brazil? Sex!”.
Argentina achieves unprecedented record against Brazil
The Argentine team is experiencing a sweet moment in several categories of football. Last Tuesday They beat the Brazilian senior team (0-1) with a goal from Nicolás Otamendi at the Maracaná stadium.
First time in history that they won as a visitor, against Brazil, in a qualifying round and broke an undefeated record for the locals who had never lost at home in a World Cup qualifier.
Furthermore, on Wednesday they beat the Brazilians 1-0 in the Chile Parapan American Games and this Friday he eliminated them from the U-17 World Cup in the quarterfinals.
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With information from La Nación de Argentina (GDA).
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