The match ends with the final score of Ecuador 0-0 Argentina.
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Cardiac closing of the match and we will see how much more time the centre-back will compensate for this match.
Argentina missed a penalty with a poor kick that hit the post and missed the chance to open the scoring.
We enter the final stretch of this match and Ecuador makes more changes to take more risks and be more offensive.
The pace of the game slows down and it becomes a back and forth game with chances in both areas.
Ecuador looked better with the changes and began to generate danger looking to surprise their opponents.
Ecuador made a change in an attempt to freshen up the midfield and try to get more possession of the ball.
The pace of the game increased and the ball was being fought for in midfield, Argentina were unable to find clarity in the final area.
Argentina made two changes in an attempt to be more attacking and open the scoring.
The substitute players get up to warm up for possible changes.
Ecuador begin to take the pressure off and try to go forward to create danger in the second half.
Ecuador defended against the pressure exerted by Argentina, who came out more aggressively.
Argentina, as in the first half, started the game with more possession, looking to open the scoring quickly.
There were no changes in the second half, with the same 22 players taking the field.
The second half kicks off between Ecuador and Argentina.
First half ends Ecuador 0-0 Argentina
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The final stretch of this first half and the number of arrivals has decreased, we will see how much more time the centre-back will compensate for this match.
Last minutes of the first half, Ecuador and Argentina hold Ecuador and Argentina to a draw with 5 minutes left before half-time.
The match is stopped for the Ecuador goalkeeper, but play restarts.
The game is slowing down and despite Argentina controlling the ball, the number of arrivals has dropped.
The score remained scoreless at the Estadio Metropolitano de Lara.
The Albiceleste came very close to opening the scoring after a corner kick but the ball stayed on the line.
Ecuador began to generate danger on the flanks but Argentina defended very well and prevented any chances on goal.
Many fouls are committed in this first half, the teams fight intensely for the ball.
Argentina missed a clear chance from a set piece and it remained a goalless draw, a lot of inaccuracies in this match.
Ecuador were unable to get the ball, Argentina controlled the game and looked comfortable with the ball at their feet.
Argentina continued to press and the Albiceleste looked closer and closer to a first goal, Ecuador looked uncomfortable at the back.
The first half was very lively, with both teams fighting intensely for the ball in midfield.
Argentina regained possession and tried to open the scoring with high pressing.
Ecuador started with more possession in this match looking to generate danger from the first minutes.
The match between Ecuador and Argentina kicks off.
Everything is ready for the start of the match, the players are already in the tunnel waiting for the signal to take the field at the starting whistle, the fans are ready for the ball to roll in this matchday 5.
The two teams finish warming up and return to the dressing room for a final chat with their coach before they return to the pitch for the national anthems and the start of the first half.
For this match Argentina will be favourites to win, so they will have to propose and generate danger from the start, a match with many goals is expected with two teams that are very attacking.
The crowd at the Estadio Metropolitano de Lara is getting better and better, the fans are responding to the expectations of this match that will close the group stage of Group B, the players continue to warm up and we are getting closer and closer to the start of the first 45 minutes.
The two teams are starting to warm up, first the goalkeepers and then the rest of the team, they start the work prior to this match that gives 3 very important points, the fans continue to arrive at the stadium and there is a great entrance.
For this match the players to watch for Ecuador will be striker Allen Obando, who has two goals scored and one assist in the current tournament, while for the Albiceleste the player to watch for this match will be Ian Subiabre, who has one goal in this tournament.
Ecuador and Argentina are already at the stadium and the players are getting ready in their dressing rooms for the warm-up and the starting line-ups for the matchday 5 game will be announced in a few more minutes.
The fans are slowly beginning to arrive at the Estadio Metropolitano de Lara, a large entrance is expected with a divided stadium for this match of the South American U-20 Championship, the players are already recognising the field and are about to enter their dressing rooms.
In just a few moments we will share with you the first match details of Ecuador vs Argentina in real time for the South American U20 Championship, as well as the latest information from the Estadio Metropolitano de Lara. Keep an eye on the match with live online coverage from VAVEL Mexico.
Tomorrow, in addition to this match between Ecuador and Argentina, the match between Brazil vs Colombia will also be played in group B, without a doubt two great matches that promise to be some of the best on this day 5, with great players on the field, we expect a great day tomorrow at the end of the group stage in the South American U20 Championship.
Neither team has any injured or suspended players so they will be able to count on a full squad and their best players for this match that promises to be very intense and where they need the best on the gridiron if they want to come away with the win and the three points from this round 5 of the South American U-20 Championship.
The record leans towards Ecuador, as they have met on 4 occasions, leaving a record of 3 games won by the Ecuadorian team, while Argentina has only won on one occasion, despite this record the favourite to win will be the Albiceleste team, who arrive in a better shape to take the 3 points, these are the records for tomorrow’s match.
For its part, the Argentina U-20 team comes from defeating Bolivia in a match where one goal was the difference for them to take the 3 points and continue as leaders of group B with 7 points and a record of 2 games won and a draw, now they will close the group stage against Ecuador, where they will seek to add 3 more points to ensure the leadership, in this way the two teams arrive to this match that promises to be very exciting.
Ecuador’s U-20 team comes from a 3-2 loss against Brazil, a match where they were unable to rescue a draw and suffered a tough defeat to place themselves in 4th position in group B with 3 points and a record of one win, 0 draws and 2 defeats, now in another complicated match they will face Argentina looking to close the group stage in the best way, this is how Ecuador arrives to this match.
