Argentina Sub-17 Falls to Ecuador in South American Championship
Fourth Round Loss Complicates Qualification Hopes
Match Recap and Highlights
In a crucial match that could shape the outcome of the tournament, Argentina's Under-17 team suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Ecuador on Thursday. The match, played at the stadium, marked the fourth round of the hexagonal final stage of the South American U-17 Championship.
The first half of the match was closely contested, with both teams having chances to score. However, neither side could find the back of the net, and the teams went into halftime locked at 0-0.
In the second half, Ecuador started to assert themselves more and created several chances. In the 55th minute, Ecuadorian forward Kenny Arroyo broke the deadlock after a scramble in the Argentina penalty area. Argentina had a chance to equalize in the 72nd minute when they were awarded a penalty, but the spot-kick was saved by the Ecuadorian goalkeeper.
The loss was a major setback for Argentina, who now sit in third place in the hexagonal final standings with just one point from four matches. Ecuador, meanwhile, moved into second place with seven points and boosted their chances of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Where to Watch the Match
Fans in Argentina can watch the match live on TYC Sports.
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