Uruguay’s dynamic duo clinch their spot in the Cuadrangular round

Uruguay dynamic duo Wendy Carballo (9), Belen Aquino (11) celebrating, Carballo’s early strike, photo – conmebol

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Group B Results

Uruguay ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ 3 Ecuador ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 1
Wendy Carballo 2 Paulina Rosillo 43
Belen Aquino 54 78

Brasil ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 1 Paraguay ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ 0
Analuyza 54

Uruguay clinched the final Cuadrangular spot in a exciting encounter with Ecuador. Once again it was Uruguay’s dimamic duo of Wendy Carballo and Belen Aquino who provided the ammunition paving the way for the success. Wendy Carballo struck on 2 minutes but Ecuador battled back into the game, on 41 minutes La Tri thought they had a equaliser when Nahely Bolaรฑos pounced on a cross at the back post only to be ruled offside a disputable decision. However Ecuador were not to be denied and two minutes later Paulina Rosillo struck the equaliser.
The second half saw Uruguay come out stronger and Belen Aquino scored the first of her brace on the 54th minute. Ecuador tried in vain to tie the game for a second time knowing they needed to win the game, Belen Aquino executed a excellent freekick on 75 minutes to seal Uruguays victory.

Uruguay celebrate their victory – photo Conmebol

Brasil entered the final game only requiring a point to claim first place in the group, resting many starters Brasil controlled the low key encounter and took to the 68th minute to take the lead through the excellent Analuyza. The 1-0 victory ensured first place as they prepare for the first match of the Cuadrangular round which will see two teams clinch their tickets to the Fifa Women’s Under 20 World Cup in Costa Rica

Analuyza celebration scoring the winning goal – photo conmebol
Cuadrangular schedule

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