Discreet tie for Ecuador at the start of the defense of the South American U-20 title | Soccer | Sports

Ecuador had a weak start to title defense in the South American Sub-20 and could not go beyond 1-1 draw against a Chilean team that at times surpassed the mini-Tri and put a defensive block that did not show solvency in trouble.

After a few first minutes in favor, Ecuador was surprised for the handling of Chile, which with Vicente Conelli in attack put the tricolor team in trouble.

Mini-Tri​ will wear the champion’s patch in the South American Sub-20

The forward of the Spanish Union was constant danger for those led by Jimmy Branwho did not control the line of attack imposed by the strategist Patricio Ormazábal.

A shot to the horizontal at 8 minutes The start marked a break in the dominance that the mini-Tri had set, which with the ball in their possession was able to control La Rojita. The Chilean’s shot fell on the goal line, action discussed and marked as the controversial game play.

At minute 18 he was present again Conelli, that after a good combination with Gabriel Norambuena was left in front of the goal, but forgave with a shot that went over the crossbar.

The Chilean goal came to the third. Conelli controlled the ball on the edge of the area and finished low to beat goalkeeper Gilmar Napa at minute 25 and 5 later a new shot from the Chilean attacker hit the vertical.

In a hurry, Ecuador found the tie in an individual action by Justin Cuerowho with the ball dominated the mark of the Chilean defense was removed and space was opened to take a corner shot with which he put the 1-1 at 33 minutes.

Chile was more established in working with the ball and in attacking functions, with which At halftime he was able to take a larger score in his favor.

For the plugin, Ecuador improved its actions and was able to control the actions. Advanced on the playing field, the mini-Tri reduced defensive problems; Nevertheless, La Rojita jumped lines again and left Conelli once again in front of the goalkeeper Napa (58 minutes), who this time won the duel.

Ecuador faced more and had alternatives in attack, with the changes of coach Jimmy Bran the mini-Tri showed more depth and forced the Chileans to go back in their fieldwith which Alan Mina, who appeared to complement the work of Justin Cuero, had a direct shot on goal at minute 73.

Despite his reaction, he Tricolor team was far from a score to give him the win. In attack it was intermittent and without force in the last quarter of the field.

With the 1-1 between Ecuadorians and Chile, the leadership of the group remains for Bolivia, that first thing in the morning beat Venezuela 1-0.

The The next presentation of the mini-Tri will be on Sunday, when they measure those from the highlands (4:00 p.m.) at the Deportivo Cali stadium, while Uruguay will make its debut against Chile, starting at 6:30 p.m. (D)