U20 World Cup: El Salvador's historic victory
The team that was once praised for its youth football training, Mexico, has just disappointed when losing 0-1 to Paraguay and facing the prospect of being eliminated. Meanwhile, newcomer El Salvador defeated Australia 2-1 to create the biggest surprise of the tournament so far. In the remaining matches, Türkiye lost 0-1 to Colombia, Mali drew 0-0 with Greece.
The team that was once praised for its youth football training, Mexico, has just disappointed when losing 0-1 to Paraguay and facing the prospect of being eliminated. Meanwhile, newcomer El Salvador defeated Australia 2-1 to create the biggest surprise of the tournament so far. In the remaining matches, Türkiye lost 0-1 to Colombia, Mali drew 0-0 with Greece.
The joy of El Salvador players
Paraguay, who drew their opening game with Mali, made the difference in the 52nd minute when substitute Derlis Gonzalez scored from Arnaldo Sanabria's pass. Mexico, the CONCACAF champions and favourites, missed several chances and hit the post twice, having already lost. Mexico had also lost 2-1 to Greece. Now bottom of Group D with only one match remaining against Mali, Mexico are facing the prospect of elimination.
Meanwhile, El Salvador made a splash by picking up their first points in their history of participating in official tournaments. Goals from Diego Coca and Jose Pena helped El Salvador come from behind to beat Australia 2-1 and fan their hopes of progressing.
Midfielder Coca said: "This is an extraordinary moment for the whole country. When the referee blew the final whistle, it felt like we had reached the sky. Honestly, we are still ecstatic because we have made history."
Result
Australia 1-2 El Salvador
Turkey 0-1 Colombia
Mexico 0-1 Paraguay
Mali 0-0 Greece
Group C Ranking: 1. Colombia 4 points 2. Türkiye 3 points 3. El Salvador 3 points 4. Australia 1 point
Group D rankings: 1. Paraguay 4 points 2. Greece 4 points 3. Mali 2 points 4. Mexico 0 points
According to Bongdaplus - DT
