Santiago de Chile (EFE).- The U-20 teams of Spain and Colombia will open this Saturday in the Chilean city of Talca the quarter-final phase of the category’s World Cup.
The series of the eight best teams also included two other Spanish-speaking teams that will define another qualifier for the semifinals at the end of Saturday: Argentina and Mexico, at the National Stadium in Santiago.
Jugadores de Colombia reaccionan al final de un partido de octavos de final de la Copa Mundial Sub-20. EFE/ Benjamín Hernández
Spain, which reached the round of 16 without fanfare as one of the four best third-placed teams, eliminated Ukraine on October 7 by 0-1, and Colombia, leader of its group, defeated South Africa by winning on Wednesday by 3-1.
Argentina Thrash Nigeria and Set up Clash with Mexico
Argentina, which reached the round of 16 with a perfect campaign of 3 wins in the group stage, thrashed Nigeria 4-0 on Wednesday and strengthened its candidacy for the title. Its rival in the quarterfinals will be Mexico, which also advanced with a landslide victory, 1-4 against the tournament’s host team.
The quarter-final phase will be completed on Sunday. First, the United States and Morocco will clash at the El Teniente stadium in Rancagua.
Mateo Silvetti de Argentina celebra un gol en un partido de octavos de final de la Copa Mundial Sub-20. EFE/ Osvaldo Villarroel
The United States thrashed Italy 3-0 today, and Morocco, another surprising team, defeated South Korea 2-1 this Thursday.
And at the end of the day, Norway, executioner of Paraguay (0-1), will clash with France, which like its rival had to play extra time after tying without goals in regulation time and by the minimum eliminated Japan, which until then was producing good sensations.
