Mascherano's Last-Minute Red Kept Argentina-Bolivia U20 Balanced
Argentina U20s Coach Javier Mascherano Sent Off in Bolivia Draw
Mascherano's Red Card Halved Argentina's Bench Strength
Javier Mascherano made his Argentina Under-20 coaching debut with a 1-1 draw against Bolivia on Tuesday, but the former Barcelona and Liverpool midfielder was sent off in the closing stages of the match, reducing his team to 10 men.
Argentina took the lead in the 30th minute through Julian Aude, but Bolivia equalized in the 70th minute with a goal from Miguel Terceros. The match was even until Mascherano was sent off in the 85th minute for dissent, leaving Argentina with just 10 men on the pitch.
Despite being a man down, Argentina managed to hold on for a draw, earning Mascherano a point in his first game in charge.
Mascherano's Red Card: A Moment of Frustration
Mascherano's red card came in the 85th minute after he protested a decision by the referee. The former Argentina international was visibly frustrated with the referee's decision, and he was sent off after arguing with the official.
Mascherano's red card was a moment of frustration for the Argentina coach, who was making his debut in charge of the team. However, Mascherano will be hoping that his team can learn from the experience and improve in future matches.
Argentina U20s: Looking Ahead
The Argentina U20s will face Chile in their next match, in a friendly match on February 10 at the Estadio Bicentenario Municipal Nelson Oyarzun Arenas in Chile.
The match will be a good test for Mascherano's team, who will be looking to build on their draw against Bolivia. Argentina will be hoping to get a win against Chile, and they will be confident of doing so, given their recent performances.
Mascherano will be hoping that his team can continue to improve, and he will be looking for a win against Chile in their next match. Argentina has a talented squad, and they will be confident of success in the future.