Positions of the U-20 World Cup and when the Colombia National Team returns to play

The players of Colombia, in Talca.

Photo: EFE – Osvaldo Villaroel

Colombia debuted with triumph In the Chilean U-20 World Cup by beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in Talca. The César Torres team showed initiative in the first half, but it was difficult to transform its approaches in real danger, with Oscar Perea as the most incisive. The Saudi also had a clear occasion before the break, which left a partial without goals and the group still open after Norway's previous victory over Nigeria.

In the complement, the high pressure paid off: Jordan Barrera stole the ball and attended Perea, who defined to seal the triumph. Arabia managed to tie in a backlash, although the action was annulled offside. From there, Colombia reinforced the midfield with the changes and controlled the attempts of its rival to the final whistle.

With these three points, The selection remains at the top of group F Together with Norway, his next opponent, both with identical performance and goal difference.

This is how the Colombian group table goes in the Chilean World Cup

The Group F table reflects a stop starter after the first day. Colombia and Norway lead with three points each, both with victories 1-0, which leaves them with identical goal difference and the same defensive effectiveness: zero goals received. In contrast, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria are at the bottom without units, also with mirror numbers, as the two fell by the minimum and have not yet marked in the tournament.

This scenario leaves the group open and with a strong component of equality. Colombia and Norway appear as favorites to take advantage, but the minimal difference in goals causes the leadership to be defined in details. Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, meanwhile, are obliged to react immediately, since another stumbling block would seriously complicate their options to classify the next round.

Noruega, the next challenge of Colombia Sub-20: when is the game

The duel against Norway appears as an immediate challenge for Colombiabecause both reach points and goal difference, after victories achieved in the debut.

The tricolor showed the ability to resist under pressure against Arabia and knew how to take advantage of a rival error with the high pressure, but showed deficiencies in the construction of play and offensive precision. Before a European team like Norway, which usually imposes tactical order and physical strength, it will be key that those led by César Torres maintain defensive solidity and find variants not to depend solely on the individual inspiration of their attackers.

Beyond statistical parity, the party will define who takes the lead in the group and firmly approaches the round of 16. The triumph would leave the classification sealed.

Colombia must sustain the intense rhythm shown in the complement to Arabia, but also correct the disconnection passages of the first half, where the rival found spaces. If you manage to balance high pressure and clearer possession, you can compete equally with Norway. It will be a hierarchy and regularity exam, where the efficacy in the few options that arise will make a difference.

The game will be played this Thursday at 3:00 pm in Talca, Chile. The transmission will be in charge of the goal Caracol and Ditu, digital and free TV digital platform.

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