Colombia and Norway reach points and goal difference after their initial wins.
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The SUB-20 Colombia National Team faces this Thursday a decisive challenge in the World Cup in Chile: it will face Norway in Talca, in a match that will define who takes the lead in group F after the victorious debut of both teams.
Those led by César Torres arrive with confidence after beating Saudi Arabia 1-0, while Europeans did the same in front of Nigeria, also by the minimum difference.
The premiere of the tricolor left mixed readings. On the one hand, he showed intensity in the pressure and found in Oscar Perea his most unbalanced player, author of the winning goal after a recovery of Jordan Barrera.
However, he also suffered in game generation, especially in a first half in which it cost him to transform his territorial domain in real danger. Saudi Arabia even had a clear option before the break. Colombia must adjust so as not to grant advantages over a rival of greater physical and tactical hierarchy such as Norway.
This is how the Colombian group table goes in the Chilean World Cup
The group's scenario is of absolute parity. With three points each, coffee and Nordics share leadership with identical goal difference: somewhat in favor and none against. Behind, Arabia and Nigeria were left without units and without goals in their account, forced to react if they want to stay alive in the tournament. Under that scenario, the clash between Colombia and Norway becomes a hand in hand that could direct the qualification to the round of 16 for the winner.
Norway, known for its tactical order and the strength of its lines, is a different exam for those led by Torres. Europeans usually handle times and take advantage of their physique to dominate the air game, a facet where Colombia must be attentive. The key to coffee growers will be to hold the rhythm they had in the complement against Arabia and add variants in attack, avoiding depending solely on individualities. The effectiveness in the few options that arise will be decisive in a match that promises tension and scarce margin of error.
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.
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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