In the South American U-20 championship, Chile faced Paraguay in an important match where the victory held significant value for both teams. Chile managed to score with a goal from Emiliano Ramos in the 69th minute, creating a contested ending, but it was not enough and Paraguay took the three points.
With this result, Chile placed third and secured a spot in the final hexagonal. In contrast, Venezuela, despite a victory that did not allow it to qualify, was eliminated along with Peru, which finished the group in last place.
Uruguay, arriving unbeaten to the tournament, lost 1-0 to Venezuela on the last date of group A, yet still finished as the group leader and comfortably advanced to the next phase. The 'Vinotinto', for its part, ended with a victory that was not enough to progress, finishing in fourth place.
The match between Uruguay and Venezuela was marked by the defensive solidity of the Venezuelan team, which neutralized Uruguay's attempts to equalize the score. Despite a clear opportunity for Uruguay, they failed to capitalize, and Venezuela remained firm in their strategy.
Regarding the clash between Paraguay and Chile, Paraguay prevailed 2-1, securing their qualification for the final hexagonal. The Guarani team dominated the match early, opening the scoring in the 35th minute and extending their lead in the second half. Chile attempted to react but could not break through Paraguay's defense.
In summary, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile managed to advance to the final hexagonal of the South American U-20 championship, leaving behind teams like Venezuela, Peru, and others. The matches continue to demonstrate the quality and intensity characteristic of this type of youth competition in the region.
