With some predictable results (Germany defeated Mexico by 3 to 1 and France defeated Burkina Fasso by 3 to 0) and a surprise (Venezuela's defeat of New Zealand), the U17 World Soccer Championship continues to be played in Indonesia.
Mexico, a defeat and a 'no' reaction.
El Tri did not have much to do against a rival from a hierarchy that seemed superior.
When Tahiel Jiménez scored the injury goal at the beginning of the second half and put the game at 1-3, the idea was that El Tri would come down on top and desperately look for a tie against Germany. But that projection was far from materializing.
Germany, European champions, reinforced their world title credentials with a resounding 3-1 victory over Mexico in Bandung, in Group F. In this way, Venezuela and the European team were ahead of everyone, while New Zealand and El Tri does not score points. On the next day, there will be revenge between Latin American countries.
Germany is one of the candidates to win the title and it was clear. Given this context, Mexico failed to impose itself from the physical aspect and even less from the tactical aspect. He moved away from the prominence that he achieved in other times as champion of this tournament, which he has already won twice. If he matches this type of performance, it could complicate his chances of at least advancing to the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Noah Darvich, Max Moerstedt and Eric Da Silva Moreira were the players on target as Christian Wuck's side overcame the two-time champions to join Venezuela at the top of Group E.
Charles Herrmann was one of several attackers to impress the German, and the powerful and pacey winger played an influential role in all three of his team's goals.
First, the Borussia Dortmund winger showed his selfless streak to set up Darvich for a routine shot to the far post when he himself could have gone on goal. He then led a lightning counterattack that ended with Moerstedt sweeping decisively after Darvich had been denied a seemingly safe second.
However, Herrmann was not finished and ten minutes after the restart he made a pass for right-back Da Silva Moreira to fire a powerful shot through the legs of Paolo Bedolla.
Mexico found the net themselves with 15 minutes remaining when Tahiel Jiménez scored an unstoppable header, but it was a mere consolation as Germany ran out deserving winners.
Venezuela is excited about a winning debut.
La Vinotinto beat New Zealand 3-0 at the start of the Under 17 World Cup.
Venezuela is no longer what it was. The team with the fewest resources in South America that did not have to be paid too much attention to and that everything cost a little more. For some time now, its rise has been pronounced at an accelerated rate, in all its categories. The trend was ratified in Vinotinto's debut at the Indonesia 2023 Under 17 World Cup.
The team led by Ricardo Valino beat New Zealand 3-0 in Bandung. In this way, it is positioned at the top of Group F, when the other match in the area between Germany and Mexico still remains.
With the victory, Venezuela achieved its first victory in the tournament. The first goal of the match was scored by David Martínez, who took advantage of an unsafe exit from the goalkeeper and, from several meters, placed the ball into the empty goal. The second was a good collective play that Leenhan Romero finished. The 3-0 was scored by the same player, with a left-footed shot full of quality.
Despite the victory, Vinotinto will have to be attentive to the future. David Martínez, his great figure, left due to muscle discomfort, as did Giovanny Sequera. The next match will be against Mexico, on November 15, at 4:00 p.m. (local time).
All the results of the second date of the U17 World Cup taking place in Indonesia.
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