U-20 World Cup Semifinals: Colombia receives ‘good news’ with loss in Argentina
Colombia defeated Spain 3-2 in quarters of the Chile Under 20 World Cup 2025 and now they will have to face Argentina in the semifinals, a match for which they received a good news with a significant loss in the rival team.
The Tricolor was left with an exciting match, with changing emotions and that had Neiser Villarreal as a great figure: author of a tripletthe Millonarios attacker excelled, reaching 5 goals in total and making history within the National Team.
The bad news is that Villarreal will not be able to be in the duel against Argentinawhich left Mexico on the road with its 2-0 victory.
Neeser received yellow card against the Europeans and must meet a suspension date, being able to return only if César Torres’ team is a finalist.
This will not be the only absence of weight in the commitment. And it is that Argentina also lost a player key in the match against Mexico and isor will it be a relief for Colombiawho will have one less problem when they face this match against the Albiceleste.
It is about Maher Carrizothe spicy front that takes place in Vélez Sarsfield and that, like Nirser, was revealed in decisive instances.
The attacker had scored two goals in the win over Nigeria in eighths and also converted against Mexico in quarters. With 3 goalsis one of the top Argentine scorers in the competition, but will not be able to continue scoring against Colombia.
Like Villarreal, Carrizo got the second yellow card in the competition and will have to comply with the sanction date, being left out of the semifinals.
In addition to being key with the dribble and imbalance, Carrizo is also a fundamental weapon in the dead ball: His punch has already been demonstrated in this World Cup and it is a way of attack that Argentina will lose against Colombia.
When do Argentina vs. play? Colombia in the semifinals of the U20 World Cup?
Argentina and Colombia will face each other Wednesday, October 15 at 6:00 pm (COL) in Santiago de Chile.
