Argentina’s U17 national team advanced to the final of the 2025 COTIF L’Alcúdia Tournament with a 3-0 win over Alboraya in the semifinals. Elian Uriel Ojeda, Armando Guner Can, and Facundo V. Jainikoski scored the goals for Diego Placente’s side, who will now face Valencia U20 in the final on Wednesday.
Argentina had already faced Valencia earlier in the tournament during the group stage, winning that match 2-1. Now, the two teams will meet again, this time with the trophy on the line.
The semifinal against Alboraya started with Argentina in control from the opening minutes. In the 8th minute, Felipe Pujol reached the byline on the right and delivered a precise cross. Elian Uriel Ojeda timed his jump well and scored with a header to give Argentina an early 1-0 lead.
Argentina continued to dominate throughout the first half, creating several chances but failing to convert. In the second half, Alboraya made 11 changes to their lineup, while Argentina made three. Although the flow of the game shifted, Argentina stayed organized and rarely looked under threat.
The second goal came in the 25th minute of the second half. Substitute Armando Guner Can controlled the ball inside the area and struck a low shot at the near post to make it 2-0. Eight minutes later, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar played a through ball to Facundo V. Jainikoski, who dribbled past the goalkeeper and calmly finished to seal the 3-0 win.
Argentina now have the opportunity to win the L’Alcúdia title for the fourth time, having previously lifted the trophy in 2012, 2018, and 2022. The final against Valencia U20 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, at 5:30 p.m. local time.
Argentina Starting XI vs. Alboraya:
- José A. Castelau De Roa
- Misael Zalazar Valero
- Fernando Nicolás Closter
- Matías Gabriel Satas
- Simón Valentín Escobar
- Felipe Pujol
- Alejandro Joaquín Tello
- Santiago Espíndola
- Ramiro Tulián
- Thomas De Martis de la Rosa
- Elian Uriel Ojeda
Head Coach: Diego Placente
Substitutes used:
- Tomás Parmo
- Jerónimo Gómez Mattar
- Santiago Damián Silveira
- Ramiro Scandolo
- Joaquín Salas
- Facundo V. Jainikoski
- Armando Guner Can
- Thiago Agustín Yáñez
- Tomás Nosei Cordero
- Mateo Exequiel Martínez
