By a slight advantage Colombia takes the three points against Venezuela

Colombia beat Venezuela 1-2, in the match organized this Sunday for date 5 of the CONMEBOL – Sub 20 Colombia 2023 tournament. The goal of the match for the local was scored by Alejandro Cova (18′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Alexis Castillo (17′ 1T) and Jorge Cabezas (38′ 1T).

A superb play from Colombia, after 38 minutes in the first half, was the one to move the score through Jorge Cabezas. Alexis Castillo gave the ball to the striker, who whipped from the semi-circle to the right post.

The best man of the match was Alexis Castillo. The Colombian midfielder scored 1 goal.

Jorge Cabezas also distinguished himself at Campín. The Colombian striker scored 1 goal and shot 4 times in the opposite goal.

Colombia midfielder Alexis Castillo humbled his mark by delivering a superb pipe in the 71st minute of the second leg.

The game was notable for a lot of friction and constant fouls that cut the match short. There were a large number of warnings: Andrés Salazar, Gustavo Puerta, Andrés Romero, Jorge Cabezas, Lewuis Peña, José Riasco and Kevin Mantilla.

Venezuela coach Fabricio Coloccini proposed a 4-4-2 formation with Frankarlos Benítez in goal; Alejandro Cova, Rafael Uzcategui, Santiago Gómez and Andry Vera on the defensive line; David Martínez, Telasco Segovia, Bryant Ortega and Andrés Romero in the middle; and Brayan Alcócer and Kevin Kelsy in attack.

For their part, Héctor Cárdenas’ side entered the field with a 4-5-1 pattern with Luis Miguel Marquines under the three sticks; Édier Ocampo, Kevin Mantilla, Fernando Álvarez and Andrés Salazar in defence; Jhon Vélez, Gustavo Puerta, Oscar Cortés, Alexis Castillo and Daniel Luna in midfield; and Jorge Cabezas in front.

António Carvalho Nobre was the referee who officiated the game at Campín.

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