The Colombian National Team played the second date of the South American Sub 17 home run and could not seal their qualification for the World Cup despite having a two-goal advantage. The final 2-2 against Brazil left everything open and we will have to see what happens on the next date.
Colombia let the two-goal lead slip away and settled for a draw. Instagram: selecafemeninadefutebol
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Carlos Paniagua’s team played a great game against Canarinha, a rival that beat Colombia 4-1 during the group stage match. This duel was different and the Tricolor seemed much more solid, focused and eager to win to go to the World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
Both teams left everything on the field and played a strong leg game, very fought in the middle of the field and where the first difference only came at the end of the first half.
Mariana Silva was knocked down inside the area by Chaves Couto and Nikol Rojas changed the maximum penalty for a goal. He finished with his left foot, crossed his shot and beat Bencke.
The second half started in the best way for Colombia. Mariana Silva surprised the Brazilian goalkeeper with a free kick from distance. Her goal rose and she went in, but Clara, who replaced Josi at halftime, stretched and momentarily prevented the goal. His clearance was left alive inside the area and there appeared Maithe López, who only had to push the ball to make it 2-0.
Colombia felt qualified for the World Cup in the Dominican Republic. It dominated the actions and Brazil had not worried. However, heCanarinha showed that he does not need to play well to achieve results and in one minute he scored two goals.
The first was at 60. Juju Harris was more attentive than the entire Colombian defense and converted the injury time. At 61, luck was not on Colombia’s side and it was 2-2.
Myka finished from outside the area and The ball deflected off a Colombian defender, which dislocated Agudelo, who by the time he wanted to react was already too late.
After the tie, Colombia could not hurt Brazil again, the score was tied and the Tricolor missed the chance to qualify for the World Cup early, although it still has a good chance of going.
What does Colombia Sub 17 need to go to the World Cup in the Dominican Republic?
The championship system rewards three of the four teams that compete for the home run. That is to say, Colombia has a good chance of qualifying. With equality, Brazil has already secured its place in the World Cup with four points in the first two dates.
Ecuador’s victory over Paraguay changed the panorama and now Colombia already knows the calculations to do to qualify. The Tricolor will have to defeat Ecuador on date 3 to not depend on any result. At the same time, Paraguay knows that it only needs to beat Brazil to get into the World Cup, so if the local team loses to Canarinha, that will automatically qualify Colombia. If Paniagua’s team tie, they will have to hope that Paraguay does not win so as not to be left out.