2-3! 2-0! Two semifinalists emerge from the U-20 World Cup: Spain suffers a shocking exit, Argentina decisively beats Mexico

On October 12th Beijing time, two quarterfinal matches of the U-20 World Cup finished. Spain let in a late goal and was narrowly defeated 2-3 by Colombia, and Argentina comfortably shut out Mexico 2-0. This means the tournament’s semifinal lineup includes two South American teams: Colombia and Argentina!

Spain versus Colombia. Spain performed poorly, finishing third in the tough group stage ahead of Brazil. In the quarterfinals, they faced the physically strong Colombia, who were unbeaten in four matches. Although Spain dominated possession early on, they were outmatched in physical battles. Colombia struck first with their rising star Villar scoring to open the scoring. Shortly after halftime, Spain launched an attacking surge, scoring twice in three minutes to take the lead. However, the joy was short-lived as Villar quickly responded with a lightning-fast goal to equalize. In the dying moments, Villar rose again to complete his hat-trick, single-handedly securing a 3-2 win for Colombia and a spot in the semifinals. Villar’s stunning performance made him an instant star!

Argentina took on Mexico. Both teams were unbeaten in four matches, with Argentina boasting four straight wins heading into this semifinal battle. Argentina has been a nightmare opponent for Mexico; despite Mexico controlling possession, Argentina played very efficiently with sharp counterattacks, managing multiple shots on target. They scored once in each half to build a lead. In the final moments, Mexico lost composure, receiving two red cards in stoppage time. Ultimately, Argentina defeated a nine-man Mexico 2-0, handing their rivals both a loss and humiliation. It’s clear Argentina has a psychological edge over Mexico, becoming a formidable obstacle they can’t overcome!

Two semifinal spots have been secured by Argentina and Colombia in this tournament, setting up a South American showdown in one semifinal. The other matches will feature a clash between France and Norway, and a tough contest between the USA and Morocco. We look forward to the semifinal line-up—let’s stay tuned!

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