The South American Under-20 tournament recently concluded in Venezuela will be talking about for quite a time.
On the one hand, Brazil retained the title won two years ago with authority, before anyone qualifying for the World Cup FIFA U-20 Egypt 2009. The Sele
will accompany Paraguay, Uruguay and the host, who first played the finals of a FIFA competition.
Argentina, however, is notably absent in the land of the Pharaohs, to finish last in the final round. No chance to endorse the crown succeeded in Canada 2007,
who will take his place in Egypt?
qualifiers after finishing third in Group B, Brazil displayed his best game when it mattered most, to such an extent that it achieved its ranking in the third round and secured his tenth title in their history in the fourth.
not fall with Paraguay, at the close of the tournament, marred the great campaign of the guys from Rogerio Lourenco, who earned six wins, one draw and two defeats. This time he did not have more scoring up front (he was third with 17), but the meanest fence (only 9 goals).
Although Paraguay was the last to ensure plaza, his victory over the Brazilians at the same time allowed him crowned South American runner-up for the first time since 1967. Showing order, balance and offensive power, the same attributes that have been selected to be more comfortable leading the qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010, the Guarani return to the showpiece event of the category for the first time since 2003. After an initial stage
perfect, Uruguay lost its unbeaten on the opening day of the finals at the hands of Brazil.
But Celeste won their next two matches and secured his qualification to draw with Paraguay in the penultimate date.
team cards Diego Aguirre were his attack (the most prolific of all with 21 goals), their resilience (in five of his six victories began at a disadvantage) and good conduct (zero ejected.)
not won the title that is denied since 1981, but endorsed the square was obtained for Canada 2007.Venezuela finally had his dream tournament, qualifying for the World Cup against all odds, especially after suffering thrashings Brazil and Paraguay.
His decisive victory over Uruguay thrilled Cesar Farias, the only coach of a selected higher than this in the South American said. "We always had this illusion. Today our players took everything they had. It's like a movie script, "he said.
