Night Of The Paraguayan Messi

Night Of The Paraguayan Messi

Night Of The Paraguayan Messi

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By Gordon Fleetwood writing from NYC

South American U20 Championships: Day 13

Juan Manuel Iturbe may not be a household name, but with his talent, you wouldn’t bet against it happening in the future. The former Paraguayan youth international left his mark on the most anticipated game of the tournament. Brazil versus Argentina, the clash of two football giants that generates a storm at any age level. A fiery game, full of passion and intensity was settled by the 17 year-old Iturbe. It was the winding run and cool finish from the kid labeled the Paraguayan Messi that sealed a 2-1 win for La Albiceleste against ten man Brazil. 

The match had hardly begun when Brazil were on the backfoot. They lost both starting centerbacks within the first ten minutes. First Bruno Uvini picked up an injury and had to be substituted. Then Juan’s elbow on Funes Mori in the box earned the Brazilian a straight red card. Funes Mori dispatched the resulting penalty himself. Brazil were now a goal down, and had the better part of eighty-two minutes to play on ten men. Coach Ney Franco immediately sacrificed Oscar for a defender to reorganize the defense.

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(Source: matchcentre)