Colombia debuted with victory over Arabia in the Under 20 World Cup in Chile 2025

With a goal from Oscar Perea, Colombia beat Arabia 1-0 in Group F of the Chile Under 20 World Cup 2025. He tried with technique against a rival with a lot of friction.

To the physical game, the Arabs added direct football to lock the National Team in their field. Without a firm leg in the middle and poor deliveries at the start, she was exposed to dominance for half an hour.

When he managed to chain passes he shook. With the ball in power Jordan Barrera He best accompanied Emilio Aristizábal, always controlled by two or three rivals. In that way and overflowing from the sides he had two shots on goal at the end of the first half.

For the complement there were more frictions that complicated the Colombians. The high pressure opened the game at 65′ Barrera recovered near the area and launched a cross connected by Oscar Perea to the second post.

The scorer Neiser Villarreal reappeared with half an hour to replace the Antioqueño, without much offensive contribution. He failed in a one-on-one rush by goalkeeper Al-Shanqiti.

In the end, it was difficult for them to maintain possession and they struggled to defend the score.

When will Colombia play again in the Under 20 World Cup in Chile 2025?

On the second date the Selection will face Norway on Thursday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m. in Talca. Their next rival beat Nigeria 1-0 with a goal from Rasmus Holten.