With a brilliant performance and a comeback included, Argentina’s U-17 national team defeated Bolivia 3-1 at the Luis Carlos “Matador” Tejada Hansell High Performance Center.
In a collective play down the right wing, Bruno Salinas, in the 19th minute, found himself completely unmarked in the box and finished with his right foot, leaving the Argentine goalkeeper with no chance. This was the first goal of the tournament in men’s football.
Argentina’s first goal came from the boots of Uriel Pepe in the 28th minute. Just five minutes later, Mateo Arrieta (33’) scored the second, and in the 38th minute, with a brilliant individual play down the left flank, he netted the winning goal, sealing the match 3-1 in favor of Argentina.
Coached by Claudio Gugnali, the team secured their first victory as hosts and earned 3 points in the standings after a great match against Bolivia, who, despite taking the early lead, could not withstand Argentina’s attacking power.
