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International football competition From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2009 South American Youth Championship (Sudamericano sub-20) was a football competition for national teams U-20 who are associated with the football federation CONMEBOL. It was the 24th time the tournament was held and took place in Venezuela from 19 January to 8 February. It also served as qualification for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Brazil won the tournament, becoming champions for the tenth time.
2009 Sudamericano Sub-20 | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Venezuela |
Dates | 19 January – 8 February |
Teams | 10 (from 1 confederation) |
Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Brazil (10th title) |
Runners-up | Paraguay |
Third place | Uruguay |
Fourth place | Venezuela |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 35 |
Goals scored | 101 (2.89 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Walter Robin Ramírez Hernán Pérez Abel Hernández (5 goals) |
The tournament was initially hosted in Peru, however following FIFA sanctions over Peruvian Government's investigation of the FPF's corruption, it was moved to Venezuela.
(*) Colombia qualified to the following round after winning a coin toss
Uruguay | 3 – 2 | Brazil |
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Córdoba 22' Hernández 69' 85' |
Report | Douglas Costa 34' Alan Kardec 64' |
2009 South American Youth Championship winners |
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Brazil Tenth title |
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