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U20 World Cup: Sarco brace leads Argentina to opening win

A perfect start: Bayer 04 striker Alejo Sarco led Argentina to their first three points with a brace in the opening game of the U20 World Cup in Chile. The 19-year-old, who has been at Leverkusen since January, scored twice in the 3-1 win over Cuba on Monday night (CEST) to give Argentina a 2-0 lead at the break. His performance earned him the "Player of the Match" award after the game.
Alejo Sarco bei der U20-WM

The next match for the Albiceleste U20 team, coached by former Werkself player Diego Placente, is against Australia. The game kicks off at 01:00 CEST on Wednesday night.

Alejo Sarco bei der U20-WM

Natali also a winner in first group match

Italy also secured victory in their first group match against Australia. Andrea Natali, currently on loan from Bayer 04 at AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands), played until the 78th minute in the 1-0 win.

Photos: FIFA

 

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