Argentina's national team debuted in the South American U-20 Championship in Colombia. On Saturday, January 21, the 'Albiceleste' lost 1-2 against Paraguay in Group A. Javier Mascherano's players couldn't start the Conmebol tournament on the right foot, while the Paraguayans got their first victory after drawing 1-1 with the host team. Flores opened the scoring at 31' with a shot from outside the box, but Perrone equalized the match 2 minutes later.
In the second half, Allan Steven Wlk Duré scored the second goal for the 'Albirroja' from the penalty spot in the 58th minute.