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Controversial Late Goal Ends Argentina's Title Bid at Junior World Cup

Argentina now targets bronze against India on December 10.

Overview

  • Spain beat Argentina 2-1 in the junior men's semifinal in Chennai after a late effort was upheld following an inconclusive video review.
  • Referee Bevan Nichol maintained his on-field decision on the decisive strike after video umpire Daniel Veerman said the footage could not confirm a touch.
  • Juan Fernández had leveled for Argentina following an early Spanish opener, with Albert Serrahima credited on the winner.
  • Los Leoncitos reached the last four by topping their group and defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in the quarterfinals.
  • In the women's tournament, Las Leoncitas advanced to the quarterfinals with an 8-0 win over Wales and are scheduled to face Germany on December 8.