South American U-20 Championship 2025: Colombia Suffer Narrow 0-1 Defeat To Brazil - In Pics

Colombia's U20 team fell to a 0-1 defeat against Brazil in their second match of the South American U20 Championship in Venezuela. The lone goal came early, with Iago scoring a header in the 5th minute to give Brazil the lead. Colombia struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, paying the price for a slow start. Despite improving their attitude towards the end of the half, the team's passing precision and finishing let them down. The Colombians created several scoring opportunities, with Villareal, Perea, and Batioja all coming close, but were unable to find the back of the net. Brazil's defence held strong, and the team's early goal proved to be the difference-maker. The loss marks Colombia's first defeat in the tournament, and they will look to bounce back in their next match.

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Updated on: 10 February 2025 8:53 pm

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Colombia Brazil Soccer South American U20 | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Brazil's goalkeeper Robert, center left, celebrates with teammate Alisson Santana at the end of a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match against Colombia, in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil Colombia Soccer South American U20 | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Brazil's Alisson Santana, right, consoles Colombia's Juan Arizala at the end of their South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Colombia vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Brazil's Wesley, right, runs for the ball under pressure from Colombia's Simon Garcia during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Brazil's Rayan, center, collides with Colombia's Juan Arizala, left, and John Montaño, during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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South American U20 Championship: Brazil vs Colombia

South American U20 Championship: Colombia vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Brazil's Gustavo Prado, right, controls the ball under pressure from Colombia's Keimer Sandoval during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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South American U20 Championship: Colombia vs Brazil

South American U20 Championship: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Colombia's Andy Batioja, right, falls as he pursues the ball alongside Brazil's Leandrinho during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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U20 Championship: Colombia vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Brazil's Wesley, left, and Colombia's Keimer Sandoval, center, fight for the ball during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match in Caracas, Venezuela.

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U20 Championship: Brazil vs Colombia | Photo: AP/Jesus Vargas

Brazil's Iago celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during a South American U20 Championship final round soccer match against Colombia in Caracas, Venezuela.