The Colombian women’s team faces South Korea in the U-20 World Cup, in a game with a taste of revenge: date, time and TV channel

The Colombian women’s team wants to keep the illusion of the title alive in the U-20 World Cup that is taking place in our country. After a perfect group stage, a difficult challenge lies ahead: South Korea.

Colombia had an impeccable group stage by winning all three matches played against Mexico, Australia and Cameroon. In addition, they were one of the three teams in the competition that did not concede a single goal in their zone, just like Spain and Brazil.

South Korea, the new challenge

Now the goal is to go step by step towards the final, that is why the team that directs the Coach Carlos Paniagua wants to be solid at home against a South Korea who qualified for the round of 16 after being the best third-placed team in a difficult group with Nigeria and Germany.

“This team is competing very well and that is why it has achieved such good results. Now, in the round of 16, we must keep our feet on the ground and focus on winning, this is step by step to reach the final,” said defender Mari José Álvarez.

There is a certain thirst for revenge from the Colombian National Team against South Korea. In the U-20 World Cup Germany 2010, The national team finished fourth after losing the match for third place against the Asians by 1-0.

Colombia vs. South Korea time and TV

The duel of the round of 16 of Women’s U-20 World Cup The match will take place this Wednesday at 8 pm at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium in Cali, a venue that has become the home of the women’s team. The action can be seen on the Caracol TV.

“It is gratifying to have the support of the people in Colombia, it makes us stronger. Playing at home, with the presence of the family, is a greater motivation,” said Luisa Agudelo, goalkeeper of the National Team, before the match.

The winner of the Colombia-South Korea tie will face the winner of the European match between France and the Netherlands.

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