Round of 20: Argentina and New Zealand top Group A

The Argentina National Team Sub-20Contestant, He will face New Zealand this Friday With the aim of fighting for the lead in the third and final day of Group A of the World Cup.

The match will be held at the Estadio del Bicentenario de San Juan. The team led by Javier Mascherano is unbeaten After winning 2-1 against Uzbekistan and 3-0 against Guatemala.

Argentina, six-time U-20 world champions but seventh in Colombia last among the South American nations, secured a World Cup passport and the final spot for the tournament, taking over the tournament’s structure left vacant after Indonesia’s removal of FIFA political bodies. Allocate to religion and the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Albiceleste will be Central defender Tomás ‘Toto’ Avilés was forced to withdrawExpelled in the last fight against the Central Americans.

“It is very difficult at this age to analyze what we are doing in two games. Now a physically strong opponent like New Zealand is coming and we will try to win the group,” Mascherano said. A fight against the oceans.

on the side New Zealand No concessions, therefore, said English coach Darren Pasley You can trust all your players Although five of his side were reprimanded, a further yellow card would see them miss out on the round of 16.

“Personally, I wanted to face them. I think it’s a great match and a great opportunity for our players. Obviously Argentina are one of the best teams in the world and we know there will be great fans in the stadium. Of course the atmosphere will be incredible,” the All Whites coach said. said.

After two controversial days, Argentina command the standings of Group A with six units, while New Zealand are runners-up with four unitsThen Uzbekistan have a point and Guatemala finish in the white after two defeats.