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 an Arnaldo Sanabria pass. Mexico, the CONCACAF champions and favourites, missed several chances and hit the post twice as they were forced to accept defeat. Mexico had also lost 2-1 to Greece earlier. Now bottom of Group D with just one match remaining against Mali, Mexico are facing elimination.
El Salvador meanwhile made a splash by picking up their first points in a major tournament. Goals from Diego Coca and Jose Pena helped El Salvador come from behind to beat Australia 2-1 and keep their hopes of progressing alive.
"It was an extraordinary moment for the whole country," said midfielder Coca. "When the referee blew the final whistle, it felt like we had reached heaven. 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 standings: 1. Paraguay 4 points 2. Greece 4 points 3. Mali 2 points 4. Mexico 0 points
According to Bongdaplus - DT
