Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Colombia locked their
berths at this year's New Zealand U-20 World Cup after the penultimate
round of the South American U-20 Championship on Wednesday.
Top scorer Giovanni Simeone from Argentina, the son of Atletico
Madrid coach Diego Simeone, scored twice in La Albiceleste's 3-0 thrash
of Paraguay, adding his goal tally to nine at the championship.
Brazil substitute Thalles inspired his team to a 5-0 victory over
Peru, while host team Uruguay tied with Colombia after a goalless match.
Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Colombia ranked 1st to 4th on the
standings and Colombia has a five points lead over fifth placed Paraguay
with one round left.
The standings ensured the top four teams the continent's four tickets
to the New Zealand U-20 World Cup, which will kick off on May 30.
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