Colombia's U-20 team defeated Ecuador 2-1 in the Hexagonal Final of the South American U-20 Youth Championships in Argentina Sunday.
Juan Nieto and Juan Fernando Quintero scored for Colombia, while Miguel Parrales scored for Ecuador.
Both teams were strong in the midfield in the first half, with Ecuador generating more chances on goal.
Uchiari for Ecuador and Quintero for Colombia both pressured the goal.
Mauricio Cuero set up Nieto for the first goal, and Quintero made it 2-0 before Parrales responded with afine header in the 39th minute.
On the next date, Peru takes on Colombia, while Paraguay plays Ecuador.
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Colombia and Ecuador made their debuts in the hexagonal final of the South American U-20 Youth Championships Sunday.
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The first half was hard work for both sides, with neither team generating many chances.
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Both teams went to halftime with no goals scored.
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The second half brought more creativity from Colombia.
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Colombia had more initiative and began to dominate play.
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Juan Pablo Nieto scored in the 50th minute for Colombia.
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Colombia looked for the second goal.
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Quintero clinched it with the second goal.
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With this win the Colombians are third in general qualifying.
