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Argentina U-20 Opens World Cup With 3-1 Win Over Cuba After Early Red Card

The result leaves Diego Placente’s squad level with Italy atop Group D ahead of Australia on October 1.

Overview

  • Alejo Sarco struck twice, opening the scoring early and heading in a second before Ian Subiabre finished it in stoppage time.
  • Defender Santiago Fernández was sent off around the 10th minute, a decision the referee confirmed after a VAR review.
  • Cuba cut the deficit before the break through Karel Pérez, who scored from a corner.
  • Argentina controlled large stretches despite playing with ten men in Valparaíso, Chile.
  • Group D now has Argentina tied on three points with Italy, with fixtures to come against Australia on October 1 and Italy on October 4.