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Argentina had to go home early from the 2025 U-17 World Cup after losing to Mexico on penalties in the round of 32, Friday (14/11).
Competing on Field 2 Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar, Argentina had the upper hand after taking a quick lead in the ninth minute.
It was Ramiro Tulian who successfully put Argentina in the lead after less than 10 minutes of the match.Los Cebollitas’ lead lasted until halftime.
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However, Mexico didn’t want to just give up in the second half.Luis Gamboa immediately kicked off and managed to equalize shortly after kickoff, precisely in the 64th minute.
In the 58th minute, Gamboa hit Argentina’s goal again and changed the score to 2-1.
Gamboa managed to catch the pass in the penalty box with a first time shot.The referee reviewed the Video Support Review, but the goal was declared valid after Gamboa was declared not offside.
Behind 1-2, Argentina responded with aggressive play.After repeatedly failing to score, Argentina finally managed to equalize in the 88th minute.
Mexican goalkeeper Santiago Lopez failed to block a cross in the air which resulted in the ball being headed by Fernando Closter.
The 2-2 draw lasted until the match was over and forced the match to be decided in a penalty shootout.Mexico emerged victorious with a tight score of 5-4.
The Mexican goalkeeper became a hero in the high-five round by saving Argentina’s penalty kick and scoring the decisive goal for his team’s victory.
Thus, Argentina is certain to be eliminated from the 2025 U-17 World Cup. Mexico follows in the footsteps of France, Switzerland, Portugal and Mali, who have already secured tickets to the round of 16.
(jun)