In Chile, a Round of 16 match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup took place, with Argentina facing the Nigerian team. From the opening minutes, Argentina took control of the game and did not allow their opponents to impose their style of play.
In the very first minute, Alejo Sarco opened the scoring, capitalizing on an assist from Dylan Gorosito. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the match and allowed Argentina to dictate the flow of the game.
In the 22nd minute, Maher Carrizo doubled his team’s lead with a successful free kick. After the break, Argentina continued to attack, and in the 52nd minute Carrizo scored his second of the match, this time assisted by Milton Delgado.
The fourth goal against Nigeria was scored by Mateo Silvetti, who was assisted by Gianluca Prestianni. By the 65th minute, Argentina’s advantage had become overwhelming.
Throughout the match, Argentina displayed a high level of organization and confidently controlled possession. Nigeria tried to change the course of the game, but struggled against a solid defense and failed to create any real danger in front of Argentina’s goal.
The match was not without fouls: several players received cautions, including Emmanuel Ekele from Nigeria for dangerous play. Both coaches made active substitutions, while the refereeing team resorted to VAR to review controversial moments.
The victory allowed the Argentine youth team to advance to the quarterfinals, where they will continue competing for the main trophy. Argentina maintains a perfect record in this tournament and strengthens its position among the favorites.
