Argentina's Juan Villalba embraces teammates Gianluca Prestianni after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
Argentina Vs Colombia, FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 SF: Silvetti’s Winner Seals La Albiceleste’s Spot In Final
Argentina edged past Colombia 1-0 in a tense FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 semifinal in Santiago, booking their spot in the final against Morocco. After a cautious first half, Argentina’s tactical switch from a five-defender setup paid off when Mateo Silvetti struck the decisive goal in the 7nd minute. Colombia fought on but were reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute as Jhon Renteria was sent off, leaving Argentina to hold on for a hard-fought victory and a chance to chase a record-extending seventh U-20 World Cup title.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Semi-final: Argentina Vs Colombia
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Argentina's Julio Soler conforts Colombia's Joel Romero after their FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Semi-final: Argentina Vs Colombia
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Colombia's Juan Arizala dribbles past Argentina's Tobias Andrada during a FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Semi-final: Argentina Vs Colombia
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Argentina's Mateo Silvetti wins a header over Colombia's Emilio Aristizabal, right, during a FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Semi-final: Argentina Vs Colombia
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Argentina's Dylan Gorosito, bottom and Colombia's Jhon Renteria fall during a FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Semi-final: Argentina Vs Colombia
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Referee Joao Pedro Silva books Argentina's Dylan Gorosito during a FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match against Colombia at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Semi-final: Argentina Vs Colombia
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Argentina's Mateo Silvetti celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Colombia during a FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Semi-final: Argentina Vs Colombia
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Argentina's Mateo Silvetti celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Colombia during a FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Semi-final: Argentina Vs Colombia
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Argentina's Milton Delgado, left, and Colombia's Emilio Aristizabal vie for the ball during a FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Semi-final: Argentina Vs Colombia
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Argentina's Juan Villalba (6) and Colombia's Joel Canchimbo battle for the ball during a FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match at National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.
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