TheArgentine Under 17 women's team beat Venezuela 1-0 in the South American semis, qualified for the final and secured its place in the World Cup in Morocco to be played this year.
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In the first minutes of the match in Paraguay, Christian Meloni's team showed that their quest was to win for the 90 minutes, although they were unable to open the scoring in the very clear chances they had, one of them stopped by the Venezuelan goalkeeper.
The Argentine women's team qualified for the Under 17 World Cup and is waiting for the South American final. (Photo: AFA)
In the second half the Albiceleste continued their search for the rival goal, but the opening of the scoreboard did not come. Until at the end, Mercedes Diz fell in the area as a result of a foul and Agustina Maldonado converted the shot from 12 steps into the final 1-0 that gave Argentina qualification for the World Cup in the category.
But that's not all. And, in addition to qualifying for the 2026 Under 17 World Cup that will be played in Morocco, the National Team achieved qualification for the South American final, where they will be able to meet Brazil or Chile, the semi-finalists of the other key that will face each other from 8pm.
Fixture of the Argentine National Team in the South American Women's Sub 17 2026
Friday, April 24
Paraguay 0-2 Argentina, at the CARFEM Stadium (Ypané)
Sunday, April 26
Argentina 1-1 Colombia, at the CARFEM Stadium (Ypané)
Tuesday, April 28
Argentina 3-0 Bolivia, at the CARFEM Stadium (Ypané)
Sunday, May 3
Chile 2-2 Argentina, at the Ameliano Stadium (Villeta)
Semifinal
Wednesday, May 6
Argentina 1-0 Venezuela
Final
Saturday, May 9