The 'tricolor' will seek a new victory in the final hexagonal to maintain the leadership and approach the continental title. Brazil is second with five points.
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The Women's Sub-17 National Team sealed its ticket to the World Cup that will be played in Morocco after beating Chile 1-0 with an early goal from Maura Henao. The triumph gave the national team one of the four places available in the South American. With the objective completed, the team led by Carlos Paniagua now points higher: winning the title.
Colombia arrives at the closure of the hexagonal as a leader with 7 points from 9 possible, without having received goals in this phase. Its defensive solidity contrasts with the next challenge: Paraguay, the most scoring selection of the hexagonal.
The 'Albirroja' U-17 crushed Peru 7-1 in its last commitment, a historical victory that left it in a favorable position to qualify. Third in the table, Paraguayans need one more victory to ensure their presence in Morocco.
One of the key names in the Guaraní attack is Claudia Martínezfront that adds 7 goals in 7 games, including 4 goals in the bulky triumph over Peru.
The confrontation between Colombia and Paraguay promises to be one of the most intense in the tournament. On the one hand, Colombian defensive security represented by Isabella Tejadacaptain and goalkeeper who has maintained his arch at zero in four of the seven games played. On the other, the Paraguayan offensive forcefulness led by Claudia Martínez.
“We know they are strong teams. We expect the accompaniment of all of Colombia and we want to give them a good show,” said Tejada.
The Colombian coach, Carlos Paniagua, acknowledged the physical effort accumulated in the squad: “It is already the seventh game, the physical part is being felt. Two players were resented, but the team ended up whole and competing.”
On the victory against Chile, he highlighted the strategic approach: “We knew that we won a very big step. We took advantage of those first minutes, then it was tactics and strategy, without resorting to simulations.”
Colombia and Paraguay have already seen the faces in this tournament. On May 9 they tied 1-1 in Palmira with goals from Eidy Ruiz and Alisson Bareiro. Now, the context is different and the largest prize: a quota to the World Cup for Paraguay and the possibility of Colombia to approach the continental title.
Colombia already has its insured classification and arrives with confidence. Paraguay seeks to ensure its quota and arrives with the envión of its best game. A duel between defense and attack that will define not only the fate of Paraguay, but also the struggle for the Women's South American South American Championship.
When and what time Colombia VS. Chili?
Date: Wednesday May 21
Time: 7:30 p.m.
TV: It has a snail HD2 y.
Estadio: Pascual Guerrero de Cali
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