Colored By Penalti Drama, The German U-17 National Team Steals Final Tickets From Albiceleste

JAKARTA - Germany U-17 managed to advance to the 2023 U-17 World Cup final after facing Argentina U-17 through a fierce battle. Through a penalty shootout drama, Der Panzer won 4-2 after the score was 3-3 in normal time.

In the semifinal match at Manahan Stadium, Solo, Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Germany U-17 first stole the opening goal. Brunner's Paris kick in the ninth minute put Der Panzer 1-0 up.

That moment was not the only one Brunner managed to make because he scored the second goal again in the 56th minute. An additional German U-17 goal was completed through Max Moerstedt's header.

The three German U-17 goals were also rewarded by Argentina U-17. The difference is, three goals from Albiceleste were created through the hat trick of their top goalscorer, Agustin Ruberto, in the 36th minute, 45+4, and 90+7.

The 3-3 draw forced both teams through the drama on penalties to determine the winner to the final round.

At this moment, Germany U-17 got the opportunity to kick a penalty first. Eric Da Silva Moreira did his job well and put the score 1-0 up.

Franco Mastantuono Argentina's first U-17 kicker failed to score. Der Panzer moved away after Robert Ramsak, who stepped up as the second executor, was able to beat the opposing goalkeeper who mispredicted the ball's arrival.

Claudio Echeverri is increasingly sinking Argentina U-17. The captain failed to carry out his duties because his shot was blocked by the opposing goalkeeper. Score 2-0 to Germany U-17.

On the third occasion, Villalba managed to thwart Germany's third executor, Finn Jeltsch.

Juan Gimenez then managed to break into the German U-17 goal. The score changed to 2-1.

On the fourth occasion, Fayssal Harchaoui, was successful in a 12-kick even though the ball was read by the opposing goalkeeper.

Juan Villalba also managed to score goals and reduce Albiceleste's lag to 3-2.

However, Germany's last U-17 executor, Paris Brunner, was able to carry out his duties well and changed the score to 4-2.

This smooth execution also ensured that Germany U-17 qualified for the 2023 U-17 World Cup finals.