Colombia beat Chile 1-0 with a goal by Maura Henao at its third departure from the final phase of the South American Women's U-17 and although it ended up pressing, the selected managed to qualify for the World Cup in Morocco for that direct duel against the Australs.
Those led by coach Carlos Paniagua were determined to win in Caleño territory to win yes or yes to the Australs and from the first minutes they were always overwhelming in search of the result, an aspect that served because the early goal arrived.
Maura Henao was in charge of scoring the first goal at 12 minutes, managing to take advantage of a ball that was entangled in the area and defined almost falling, but Colombia's previous play was key to a play that ended up being lethal.
That goal caused Colombia to grab more confidence and take the rhythm of the game, but little by little the Chileans did everything difficult because it generated approximations and that made the game balance.
Colombia vs Chile U-17 female
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Colombia ended up suffering, but classified
After the minimum difference in the first half, for the complement the Colombian team had the task of improving in attack and that they would achieve the second goal that the classification certified.
However, Chile became strong and came out with the intention of drawing, while Colombia's collective game was lost.
Colombia went to suffer from the constant arrivals of Chile, who knew he was being left out of the World Cup, so he had to risk, playing with everything and leaving spaces behind.
The 'tricolor' could only have peace of mind with another goal, taking advantage of those Chilean spaces, but they were not finding that opportunity that would allow them to get the saving score.
Colombia ended up resisting and Maura Henao's goal ended up being the victory for the minimum difference that made them add 7 points certified the pass to the World Cup in Morocco.
