With a non-existent penalty, the Albiceleste tied 2-2 with Vinotinto, on the first date of the final quadrangle heading to Paris 2024. Javier Mascherano loses Valentín Barco and Gonzalo Lujan for the next match.
Argentina Sub 23 tied 2-2 against Venezuela, for the first date of the Pre-Olympic quadrangular heading to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The goals for the Albiceleste were scored by Carlos Vivas -against- and Thiago Almada; while David Martínez and Kevin Kelsy converted for Vinotinto. The bad news for the Argentine team is the expulsions of Valentín Barco and Gonzalo Lujan.
At the start of the first half, it seemed that Javier Mascherano’s team was more. In the first minutes, the figure of Samuel Rodríguez began to grow with his saves against Almada and Santiago Castro. When it seemed that the Argentine team was close to opening the scoring, the 17-year-old Venezuelan forward received a pass into the void and tried to put the center under the pressure of Juan Nardoni; but, due to a weak reaction from Leandro Brey, the ball entered the goal and Vinotinto opened the scoring.
After the goal, the Albiceleste relaxed and did not bother the Burgos Promesas goalkeeper. In the midst of the confusion, Barco took a free kick that was aimed at Rodríguez’s hands, but the captain of those led by Ricardo Valiño interfered with the trajectory and tied the match. On the Venezuelan side, at the end of the match they could have taken the lead again with Jovanny Bolivar’s shot, but the Boca player sent it to the corner.
The negative, and unusual, thing about the first half were the expulsions of the new Brighton full-back and Bryant Ortega. After a tumult in the middle of the field, Augusto Aragón showed the red card to the Caracas Fútbol Club midfielder for hitting a ball behind Barco’s back. In the midst of the complaints, the linesman summoned the Ecuadorian referee and informed him that the discussion had started due to the Argentine’s hit by the ball, so the former Boca ended up leaving early for the locker room.
At the beginning of the complement, Brey once again made a great save against Kevin Kelsy’s shot. Although he managed to deflect it into the corner with the tips of his fingers, the referee did not see the rose and called a goal kick. In the midst of the local team’s claims, Argentina put together a good collective play, which ended with Almada’s goal.
At the end of the game, the great controversy of the night appeared. After a free kick in favor of Venezuela, Renne Rivas was left lying in the area claiming an infringement on the face. After several minutes of review, the VAR, with the Ecuadorian Carlos Orbe in charge, called his compatriot to review the play, in which they believed there was an alleged slap by Lujan.
Relying on video assistance, Aragón awarded a penalty, which was exchanged for a goal and tying the match on the last play by Kelsy. This not only provoked the anger of Argentina, but they also claimed that the shot should be taken again from the 12 steps due to Vivas’ overtaking, but neither the referee nor the assistants saw the request.
With this result, Argentina and Venezuela are equal in second place in the table, which will determine the two tickets to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. On the next day, the Albiceleste will face Paraguay, which has just given the blow against Brazil, on Thursday from 5 p.m.; while the Vinotinto will cross paths with the Verdeamarela again on the same day, but from 8 p.m.
End of the match between Argentina and Venezuela
At the Brígido Iriarte National Stadium, Argentina and Venezuela tied 2 to 2 with goals from Carlos Vivas – against – and Thiago Almada, and David Martínez and Kevin Kelsy.
56′ 2T: Yellow card for Federico Redonde
The referee showed Federico Redondo a yellow card. Argentina has 2 players cautioned.
54′ 2T: Goal from Venezuela
Kevin Kelsy puts Venezuela 2 to 2 against Argentina.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: Kevin Kelsy’s penalty goal (2-2)
52′ 2T: Red card for Gonzalo Lujan
The referee showed the red card to Gonzalo Lujan. Argentina is left with 9 players.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: the expulsion of Gonzalo Luján
47′ 2T: Yellow card for Aaron Quirós
The referee showed a yellow card to Aaron Quirós. Argentina has 2 players cautioned.
43′ 2T: Change in Venezuela
Carlos Faya leaves, Anderson Contreras enters
39′ 2T: Argentina demands a penalty
Francisco Gonzáles tried to put in a cross, but Carlos Vivas came to prevent it. From the Argentine bank they demanded a plan from the Venezuelan.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: criminal demand
30′ 2Q: Change in Argentina
Thiago Almada leaves, Francisco González enters.
30′ 2Q: Change in Argentina
Sale Santiago Castro, Luciano Gondou joins.
29′ 2T: Change in Venezuela
Matias Lacava leaves, Luifer Hernandez enters.
20′ 2T: Change in Argentina
Pablo Solari leaves, Federico Redondo enters.
17′ 2T: Change in Venezuela
Sale Jovanny Bolivar, ingresa Kevin Kelsy.
16′ 2T: Goal from Argentina
Thiago Almada puts Argentina 2 to 1 against Venezuela.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: Thiago Almada’s goal (2-1)
14′ 2T: Brey saves Argentina again
The Argentine goalkeeper deflected the Venezuelan shot into the corner. The match continues 1 to 1.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: Leandro Brey’s save
9′ 2T: Change in Argentina
Claudio Echeverri leaves, Baltasar Rodríguez enters.
9′ 2T: Change in Argentina
Juan Sforza leaves, Aaron Quirós enters.
4′ 2T: Yellow card for Telasco Segovia
The referee shows a yellow card for Telasco Segovia. Venezuela has a player cautioned.
0′ 2T: Change in Venezuela
David Martínez leaves, Emerson Ruiz enters.
The second half started between Argentina and Venezuela
Argentina tied with Venezuela 1 to 1 with goals from Carlos Vivas – against – and David Martínez.
The first half between Argentina and Venezuela ended
Argentina tied with Venezuela 1 to 1 with goals from Carlos Vivas – against – and David Martínez.
48′ 1T: Brey saved Argentina
The Albiceleste goalkeeper won one-on-one and sent the ball into the corner. The match continues 1-1.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: Leandro Brey’s save
44′ 1T: Red card for Valentín Barco
The referee shows a red card for Valentín Barco. Argentina is left with 10 players.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: the expulsion of Valentín Barco
43′ 1T: Red card for Bryant Ortega
The referee shows a red card for Bryant Ortega. Venezuela is left with 10 players.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: the expulsion of Bryant Ortega
39′ 1T: Goal from Argentina
Carlos Vivas, against, puts Argentina 1 to 1 against Venezuela.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: the goal against Carlos Vivas (1-1)
34′ 1T: Rodríguez saves his goal again
The Venezuelan goalkeeper cleared Santiago Castro’s deflection. Venezuela continues to win 1-0 against Argentina.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: Santiago Castro’s auction
16′ 1T: Goal from Venezuela
David Martínez puts Venezuela 1 to 0 against Argentina.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: David Martínez’s goal (0-1)
15′ 1T: Yellow card for Gonzalo Lujan
The referee shows a yellow card for Gonzalo Lujan. Argentina has a player cautioned.
14′ 1T: Rodriguez saved his goal again
The Venezuelan goalkeeper once again took off Santiago Castro’s shot. The match continues without goals.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: Santiago Castro’s chance
12′ 1T: Almada had the first
After Solari’s pass, the Albiceleste captain finished, the ball hit the post and, later, on the back of Samuel Rodriguez. The match continues without goals.
The match between Argentina-Venezuela began
At the Brígido National Stadium, Albiceleste and Vinotinto face each other for the first date of the final Quadrangular of the Under 23 Pre-Olympic.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: the start of the match
The Argentine national anthem plays!
The stanzas of Argentina’s anthem are heard in Venezuela.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela: the Argentine National Anthem
The formation of Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela, for the 2024 South American Olympic Qualifiers
Leandro Brey; John Nardoni, Gonzalo Lujan, Nicholas Valentini, Valentine Ship; John Sforza, Equi Fernandez; Thiago Almada; Pablo Solari, Santiago Castro and Claudio Echeverri. DT: Javier Mascherano.
The eleven of Venezuela vs. Argentina Sub 23, for the 2024 South American Olympic Qualifiers
Samuel Rodríguez; Carlos Vivas, Rafael Uzcátegui, Andrés Ferro; Bryant Ortega, Matías Lacava, Telasco Segovia, Jovanny Bolívar, Carlos Faya, Carlos Rivas and David Martínez Morales. DT: Ricardo Valiño
How Argentina Sub 23 and Venezuela arrive at the duel for the 2024 South American Pre-Olympic
Argentina qualified for this stage after facing Paraguay, Peru, Chile and Uruguay in the preliminary phase. There they played four games, in which they obtained two victories and two draws, qualifying first in Group B. On the last day they tied 3-3 against Celeste, the authors of the goals for the team led by Mascherano were Baltasar Rodríguez, Aarón Quiroz and Francisco González.
For its part, Venezuela obtained a pass to this phase after crossing Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil. There they played four games: they achieved two wins and two draws, qualifying second in Group A. In the last presentation they won 3-1 against Brazil.
Argentina is already in the stadium
Javier Mascherano’s team arrived at the Nacional Brígido Iriarte to face Venezuela from 8 p.m.
Argentina Sub 23 Team vs. Venezuela, LIVE: where to watch on TV and ONLINE
The match can be followed live in Argentina and around the world through the TyC Sports screen:
- Flow channels 22 (SD) and 101
- DirecTV Channels 629 (SD) and 1629 (HD)
- Telecentro Channels 106 (SD) and 1016 (HD)
To watch it online you have to access TyC Sports Play by clicking on play.tycsports.com. If you have not already done so, you must register for free in simple steps and then establish your cable operator account. Very easy!
As usual, you will also be able to follow the match minute by minute on the website www.tycsports.com.
What Argentina Sub 23 needs to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Mascherano’s Albiceleste will start the home run this February 5 against Venezuela, in Caracas. Afterwards, he will face Paraguay, on 8/2. And he will close against Brazil, on 11/2. By then, either both will be classified, or it will be a heads-up.
The two best in the quadrangular will qualify for Paris 2024. It is then that, if they beat Vinotinto and Albirroja, Argentina will already be classified without depending on the result against Canarinha.
Valentín Barco referred to the match against Venezuela: “It will be a tough match”
The former Boca player admitted that he hopes it will be “a tough game like all the ones we have played so far, but as always we are going to give everything, with our weapons, to be able to get it through.”
And he added: “We have already fulfilled the first objective, which was to pass the first phase, now a new tournament begins where we have three finals to be able to qualify for the Olympic Games and become champions, which is our goal.”
The history between Argentina and Venezuela in the Pre-Olympics
The Albiceleste remains undefeated against Venezuela in the South American Pre-Olympics with five victories in five games played.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Venezuela, for the 2024 South American Olympic Qualifiers: where to watch live and match data
- Time: 20
- TV: TyC Sports
- Stadium: Nacional Brígido Iriarte