The Under-20 World Cup is currently in full swing in Argentina, with Uruguay playing Israel in the semi-finals. Israel are the dark horses of this tournament, having previously eliminated favourites Brazil. Uruguay knocked Israel out to make it 1-0, Maturo's shot was saved and hit the post, and Duarte scored the winning goal with a shot in front of goal.
Uruguay's opponent in the final is Italy, Uruguay and Italy are traditional football powerhouses, and the senior team of both teams has won the first four World Cups. But in the history of the World Youth Championship, Uruguay, like Italy, has never won a championship before, and whoever wins the final will make history.
Looking back at Uruguay's promotion to the World Youth Championship, Uruguay's No.7 Anderson Duarte sat on the bench in the three rounds of the group stage and then came off the bench. Due to limited playing time, Duarte failed to score. In the third round of the group stage, Uruguay's main winger Albardo was injured and Duarte had a chance to prove himself. In all three of the knockout matches, Duarte started the game.
Uruguay won 1-0 against The Gambia in the first round of the knockout round, with Duarte, who started the game, scoring from distance in the 65th minute. Facing the United States in the quarterfinals, Duarte received a cross from his teammate in the 21st minute and easily swept the goal in front of goal, and this goal was also the first goal conceded by the United States team in this World Youth Championship, after they had kept a clean sheet in four games. In the 56th minute, the U.S. player swung an own goal and Uruguay won 2-0. Facing Israel in the semifinals, Duarte won with one blow.
3 goals in 3 games, Uruguay is a brilliant striker again! The new Suarez overflowed with talent that made the whole of Europe hungry. If Uruguay's 19-year-old winger Albardo hadn't been injured, the 17-year-old Duarte would have struggled to get a starter. While the Uruguayan team was still worried about Albaldo's injury, Duarte's emergence reassured Uruguayan fans. Duarte scored in the knockout midfield and his performance was amazing.
At 1.75 meters, Duarte is a quick-moving and skilled striker with well-balanced feet and a precise shot. Duarte currently plays for Uruguay's Sporting Defenders, where he is the team's No.10 player and is heavily developed. Through this World Youth Championship, Duarte is well known. Uruguay is rich in strikers, and Duarte may be the next Uruguayan striker to carry the banner in Europe's five major leagues. Presumably, Duarte's performance has been paid attention to by European giants, which team grabbed Duarte and which team made a big profit.