Chile's players react after a South American U-20 Championship final round soccer match against Uruguay in Caracas, Venezuela.
Chile Fight Back To Hold Uruguay To 1-1 Draw In CONMEBOL U20 Championship
Chile and Uruguay played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their final round match of the CONMEBOL U20 Championship. Uruguay opened the goal tally just before halftime, with Joaquin Rodriguez finding the net in the 45th minute. However, Chile responded strongly in the second half, pressing forward and eventually equalizing in the 65th minute with goal from Ivan Roman. Both teams had chances to secure a winner, but solid defensive displays ensured the points were shared at the end. Chile are set to host the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup from September 27 to October 19.
CONMEBOL U20 Championship: Uruguay's Jorge Severo and Chile's Yahir Salazar jump for the ball
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Uruguay's Jorge Severo, left, and Chile's Yahir Salazar jump for the ball during a South American U-20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.
CONMEBOL U20 Championship: Chile's Ignacio Vasquez controls the ball
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Chile's Ignacio Vasquez controls the ball during a South American U-20 Championship final round soccer match against Uruguay in Caracas, Venezuela.
CONMEBOL U20 Championship: Chile's Damian Pizarro and Uruguay's Juan Rodriguez vie for the ball
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Chile's Damian Pizarro, left, and Uruguay's Juan Rodriguez vie for the ball during a South American U-20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.
CONMEBOL U20 Championship: Chile's Ivan Roman celebrates after scoring his side's first goal
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Chile's Ivan Roman, center, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Uruguay during a South American U-20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.
CONMEBOL U20 Championship: Uruguay's Patricio Pacifico tackles Chile's Agustin Arce
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Uruguay's Patricio Pacifico, center, tackles Chile's Agustin Arce during a South American U-20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.
CONMEBOL U20 Championship: Chile's Gabriel Pinto and Uruguay's Jorge Severo fight for the ball
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Chile's Gabriel Pinto, left, and Uruguay's Jorge Severo fight for the ball during a South American U-20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.
CONMEBOL U20 Championship: Uruguay's Juan Rodriguez celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal
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Uruguay's Juan Rodriguez, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal against Chile during a South American U-20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.
CONMEBOL U20 Championship: Chile's Gabriel Pinto and Uruguay's German Barbas compete for the ball
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Chile's Gabriel Pinto, left, and Uruguay's German Barbas compete for the ball during a South American U-20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.
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