- 30 May 2023, USA U20 vs New Zealand U20, 4-0, Lose
- 26 May 2023, New Zealand U20 vs Argentina U20, 0-5, Lose
- 23 May 2023, Uzbekistan U20 vs New Zealand U20, 2-2, Draw
- 20 May 2023, Guatemala U20 vs New Zealand U20, 0-1, Win
- 01 June 2017, USA U20 vs New Zealand U20, 6-0, Lose
- 31 May 2023, Argentina U20 vs Nigeria U20, 0-2, Lose
- 26 May 2023, New Zealand U20 vs Argentina U20, 0-5, Win
- 23 May 2023, Argentina U20 vs Guatemala U20, 3-0, Win
- 20 May 2023, Argentina U20 vs Uzbekistan U20, 2-1, Win
In a riveting display of team effort and efficient offense, Argentina U20 dominated the field in their U20 World Cup match against New Zealand U20 on May 26, 2023. The statistics heavily favored Argentina as they solidly clinched a 5-0 victory.
The difference in offensive capacity was stark between the teams. Argentina got the net shaking early and with regularity. They put three goals past the New Zealand team in the first half, with stunning finishes at 16:14, 13:14, and 34:25 marking the scoreboard. Their tenacity did not wane in the second half, which boasted of two more splendid goals at 49:51, and an almost game-ending strike at 1:26:02. New Zealand, on the other hand, struggled to make their mark on the game, without a single goal throughout the match.
Argentina's performance was not just centered around offensive prowess. Defensively, they managed to effectively contain any New Zealand threats too. This was demonstrated by the fact that New Zealand were not able to win a single corner, suggesting a lack of penetrating attempts into Argentina's half and box. Moreover, New Zealand was not caught offside throughout the match, possibly due to Argentina's well-coordinated defense structure or an indication of Argentina U20's superior ball possession.
Argentina's higher corner kicks are a testament to their more aggressive gameplay and possession in the opponent's half. With 11 corners to their name, it indicates a constant pressure on the New Zealand goal. They were also disciplined in execution, with just a single offside call for the entire match.
Disciplinary action suggests that New Zealand were increasingly frustrated as the game wore on. They were shown two yellow cards in the second half at 48:39 and 1:35:31 respectively, compared to the single yellow card given to the Argentina team at 1:15:01 in the second half. The clean sheet on red cards for both teams, however, suggests that, despite this frustration, the game was free of any vile or overly aggressive maneuvers.
To sum it up, the match was a clear demonstration of Argentina's superior team performance, both in terms of the offensive strikes, defensive discipline, and overall field control. While New Zealand will need to assess and bolster their team coordination, spatial awareness, and goal-scoring tactics, Argentina will undoubtedly continue to apply pressure and dominate in the U20 World Cup.
Form Guide
Lose | 4-0 | USA U20 vs New Zealand U20 | |
Lose | 0-5 | New Zealand U20 vs Argentina U20 | |
Draw | 2-2 | Uzbekistan U20 vs New Zealand U20 | |
Win | 0-1 | Guatemala U20 vs New Zealand U20 | |
Lose | 6-0 | USA U20 vs New Zealand U20 |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 3:17
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- New Zealand U20 has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:17, scoring 0.6 goals average
Lose | 0-2 | Argentina U20 vs Nigeria U20 | |
Win | 0-5 | New Zealand U20 vs Argentina U20 | |
Win | 3-0 | Argentina U20 vs Guatemala U20 | |
Win | 2-1 | Argentina U20 vs Uzbekistan U20 |
- PLAYED
- 4
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 10:3
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.5
- Argentina U20 has won three out of its last four matches with a goal difference of 10:3, scoring 2.5 goals average
New Zealand U20 H2H Argentina U20
Home game | New Zealand U20 | 0 | 5 | Argentina U20 | Away game | U20 World Cup |
- PLAYED
- 1
- WINS
- 0
- GOALS
- 0:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.00
- New Zealand U20 lost once in head-to-head matches
- Teams played one times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 0:5; average goals per match – 0.00
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