The bust of Maradona in L’Alcudia (Argentina National).
Before the match between Argentina and Valencia for the L’Alcudia tournament in Spain, the tournament authorities were in charge of honoring to Diego Maradona, with the appearance of his bust, posing with the jersey of the Selectionn. And beyond the diffusion given to him by the competition itself and by the AFA, with the presence of Claudio Tapia who also received a personal gem, Diez’s sculpture attracted attention on social networks: hilarious comments from users, expressing the little resemblance to Pelusa and even comparing him to several World Champions in Mexico 86.
The bust of Maradona in L’Alcudia (Argentina National).
On top of all this, Tapia, now an honorary member of L’Alcudia, was grateful: “This only strengthens the links that COTIF and Spain have with Argentine football. COTIF has always been a luxurious environment for us and now it is a pleasure to have also come with women’s football.”
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Mascherano’s victory in the Under 20s
In the continuity of the youth tournament of L’Alcudia (in Spain), Javier Mascherano’s Argentina Sub 20 returned to the field this Monday. After the draw at the debut, the Selected beat Valencia 2-0 and moved closer to the semifinals.
This competition has its peculiarities: Two 40-minute halves are played, it takes place on an artificial turf pitch, 11 substitutions are allowed per team, there is no 4th referee or VAR, and national teams can also face local teams. In this way, the Selection composes the Group A together with Rukh Lviv (0-0 first leg), Valencia and UD Alzira.
Argentina was formed with Gómez Gerth; Giay, Di Lollo, Vega, Barco; Lopez, Rodriguez, Paz, Gauto, the master Puch; Aguirre. Mascherano’s team solved in 12 minutes, with two goals at the start. At seven Gauto, in personal play along the wing, precisely defined the opposing goalkeeper for 1-0. Then, five years later, Brian Aguirre was enabled by Maestro Puch for 2-0. Also entered: T. González, Genez and Gauto.
The formation of Argentina.
Argentina was able to make a difference in the first half and in the second, with great skill on the part of those led by Mascherano, they kept control of the game. And more: they could have extended the score against a Valencian team with few answers. The Argentine boys prevailed.
Argentina lead Group A with four points and will try to sign their ranking in the semifinals next Thursday. He will play against Alzira from 17:00 (Argentine time).
Source: Clarin