South American U-20 Football Championship: Argentina Beat Chile 2-1 In Close Thriller - In Pics

In the opening match of the final stage of the South American U-20 Championship, Argentina secured a vital 2-1 victory over Chile, boosting their chances for qualification to the U-20 World Cup. This win puts Argentina on the right path in the tournament, as the World Cup will be hosted in Chile. Although Chile lost, they qualified automatically as the host nation. Argentina took the lead in the 35th minute with a goal from Subiabre and doubled their advantage seven minutes later through Agustin Ruberto, who scored from a clever assist by Claudio "el Diablito" Echeverri.

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Updated on: 6 February 2025 10:55 am

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Chile Argentina Soccer South American U20 | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Argentina's players celebrate their victory over Chile in a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Argentina Chile Soccer South American U20 | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Chile's players walk off the pitch after a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match against Argentina in Caracas, Venezuela.

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South American U-20 Championship: Argentina vs Chile

South American U-20 Championship: Chile vs Argentina | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Chile's Matias Perez, left, runs for the ball under pressure from Argentina's Agustin Ruberto during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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South American U-20 Championship: Chile vs Argentina

South American U-20 Championship: Argentina vs Chile | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Chile's Javier Carcamo, right, and Argentina's Milton Delgado, collide as they chase the ball during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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South American U-20 Championship Soccer Match: Argentina vs Chile

South American U-20 Championship Soccer Match: Chile vs Argentina | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Chile's Yahir Salazar, left, and Argentina's Alexander Woiski fight for the ball during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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South American U-20 Championship Soccer Match: Chile vs Argentina

South American U-20 Championship Soccer Match: Argentina vs Chile | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Argentina's Agustin Ruberto (9) celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Chile during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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South American U20: Chile vs Argentina | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Argentina's Milton Delgado, right, runs for the ball under pressure from Chile's Juan Rossel during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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South American U20: Argentina vs Chile | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Chile's Juan Rossel, left, and Argentina's Tobias Ramirez fight for the ball during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela

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South American U20 Soccer: Argentina vs Chile

South American U20 Soccer: Chile vs Argentina | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Argentina's Juan Gimenez, right, controls the ball under pressure from Chile's Ignacio Vasquez during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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South American U20 Soccer: Chile vs Argentina

South American U20 Soccer: Argentina vs Chile | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

A Chile fan holds the Chilean flag before the start of a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match between Chile and Argentina in Caracas, Venezuela.