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Argentina Out of Junior World Cup, Brazil in the Quarter-Finals

 

 Brazil's progress to the semi-finals

Argentina's Junior World Cup dream came to an end on Friday, as they were beaten by Brazil in the quarter-finals. The match was played at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, and it was a close affair throughout.

Brazil took the lead in the first half through a Ar goal from Vinicius Junior, but Argentina equalized through Thiago Almada early in the second half. The match went to extra time, and then to penalties, where Brazil prevailed 4-2.

The defeat means that Argentina's Junior World Cup campaign comes to an end. They had been one of the favorites to win the tournament, but they were undone by a strong Brazilian side.

Brazil, on the other hand, will now progress to the semi-finals, where they will face the winner of the match between Portugal and Uruguay. The Selecao will be confident of reaching the final, and they will be hoping to win their first Junior World Cup title since 2011.

Reaction from the managers

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was disappointed with the result, but he praised his team for their efforts. "We're obviously disappointed," he said. "We had our chances to win the game, but we just didn't take them. Brazil were the better team on the day, and they deserved to win."

Brazil manager Tite was delighted with his team's performance, and he praised their mental strength. "It was a tough game, but we showed great character and determination," he said. "We're now one step closer to our goal of winning the tournament."

What's next?

Argentina will now return home and begin preparations for the next World Cup, which will be held in 2026. Brazil, on the other hand, will continue their quest for glory in the Junior World Cup. They will face the winner of the match between Portugal and Uruguay in the semi-finals, and they will be confident of reaching the final.