Final Group Stage Begins in South American U-20 Tournament

The 2011 South American Youth Championship (aka the U-20 continental tournament) is ready to enter its final stage. Starting with ten sides in two groups, there are now six teams in one big pot. Each team will play each other once over five matchdays between 31 January and 12 February, with the winner on points being crowned under-20 champion of South America. Just as importantly, the top four qualify for the 2011 U-20 World Cup, and the top two qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.

The final six teams are:

Argentina

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Uruguay

Stay tuned to find out if well see any more one-man shows from Neymar, or any of the other young talent on display. The full schedule can be found on our South American U-20 fixtures page, but if anyone is wondering (and you know you are), Argentina vs. Brazil is set for February 6th.