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Argentina clinches sixth under-20 world title over Czech Republic

Argentina's junior national team won its sixth under-20 world championship Sunday in a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic.



Argentina clinches sixth under-20 world title over Czech Republic

Argentinas Mauro Zarate celebrates scoring the winning goal for Argentina during the FIFA U-20 World Cup soccer championship game, Czech Republic versus Argentina at the National Soccer Stadium in Toronto, Canada. EPA/DAVE CHIDLEY

The second-half comeback win gave Argentina its second consecutive under-20 title.

In the final of a tournament in Toronto, the two teams played to a scoreless tie after 45 minutes.

Martin Fenin gave the Czechs a short-lived lead in the 60th minute in Canada's National Soccer Stadium.

Sergio Aguero, who led the tournament in goals, even the score just two minutes later.

The decisive goal came late in the match as Mauro Zarate gave Argentina the trophy in the 82nd minute. dpa

 
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