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The jewel of 'La Tri' appeared. Kendry Paez appeared as a hunter in the area to push the ball and score the first goal for Ecuador, putting them as champions of the U-17 South American Championship. The 15-year-old young footballer took advantage of a rebound from the goalkeeper. With this partial advantage, they crown themselves as champions of this tournament and also qualify for the next World Cup in the category.
Talking about Paez is synonymous with goals and good play. During the tournament, he has shown great participation, as evidenced by his daring to approach the opponent's area. On this occasion, he simply pushed the ball to bring joy to the entire crowd.
The Ecuadorian national team is seeking the title of the U-17 South American Championship against Venezuela this Sunday, in the final match of the hexagonal phase. After Brazil's 3-2 victory over Argentina, any victory will be enough for Diego Martínez's team to celebrate the crown.
Ecuador: their path in the South American Championship
In their debut in the U-20 South American Championship, Ecuador showed character and drew 2-2 against the Brazil national team, which was one of the favorites to win the title. In the second match, the Ecuadorian team achieved their first victory, winning 4-0 against Colombia.
Everything seemed on track, but a tough defeat against Uruguay came. In the last match, playing for qualification to the next phase, they managed to draw 1-1 against Chile, which ultimately allowed them to advance. The home team finished in third place in Group A with five points, just one more than the Uruguayan team.
In the Final Hexagonal, Ecuador improved notably and achieved good results. They won their first two matches against Paraguay and Chile, scoring three goals against each team. Then they had a tough match against Brazil and secured a 2-2 draw. In the penultimate match, they obtained a vital 1-0 victory against Argentina. In the last match, they face Venezuela. If they win, they are champions.
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