The South American U-20 football tournament is a tournament to crown a champion of the continent, with what this award represents in terms of luck, recognition, history and prestige, but at the same time it is a qualifying round that awards places to the greatest event, the Category World Cup. And by the way, to the Pan American Games, less than the World Cup, but of continental significance.
Colombia rightly managed to qualify for these next two nominations. Perhaps this is why the pain is not so deep not to have the opportunity to take the title on the last day which, as a host, was certainly a great desire.
If I had to simplify the reasons and only remember very specific actions and not a broader and more collective view of why, I would remember Gustavo Puerta’s missed penalty against Brazil and good goalkeeper Luis Marquinez’s unfortunate mistake against Uruguay .
From a football point of view, it turned out to be a very solid defensive team, led by Mantilla and with everyone involved. And attacking, with breaks and some bad decisions in play before the goal, but generally with good ball control, adding speed and imbalance to their cues for many.
His sides with great offensive calling and permanent help. Are judicious midfielders in association and driving. It was difficult for him to find the definition more often and cut down some selfishness or excesses from his attackers.
Mantilla, Puerta, Ocampo, Cortez and Luna are some of the outstanding footballers in a national team that has generally been very consistent and with passages of good football. Good football that certainly wants to increase the coaching staff during the World Cup with the presence of Jhon Jáder Durán and Yaser Asprilla.
Source: El heraldo
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