The second semi-final of the Under-20 World Cup will feature a clash between two Latin American teams. Argentina will face off against Colombia. Both sides boast impressive attacking resources, which could once again prove decisive. Who will advance to the final?

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Statistical preview of official encounters between Argentina and Colombia:

• 4 matches played;
• home wins – 2, away wins – 1, draws – 1;
• goals scored – 3 to 2;
• average goals in the first half – 0.75, in the second half – 0.5;
• average total goals per match – 1.25.

The team's last official match took place on during the FIFA U-20 World Cup, with Mexico as the hosts and Argentina as the visitors. The match ended with a scoreline of 0-2.

Here are the game statistics (Argentina vs Mexico):

• possession: 33% vs 67%;
• corners: 4 vs 4;
• fouls: 20 vs 17;
• yellow cards: 6 vs 4;
• shots on target: 6 vs 1.

There's little doubt that the Argentine team will prefer to dominate possession. They've been exceptional in the playoffs, first outclassing Nigeria 4-0, followed by a 2-0 victory over Mexico. Their play in the opponent's half is well-executed, largely because they are adept at taking the initiative. True, the match against Mexico was quite the opposite, but against Colombia, they should be able to maintain possession for significant stretches. However, avoiding counterattacks will be incredibly challenging. After all, these players are still relatively inexperienced, and even in good form and spirits, mistakes can happen.

The visitors' last official match took place on during the Under-20 World Cup, where Spain hosted Colombia. The match concluded with a 3-2 scoreline.

Here are the match statistics (Colombia vs Spain):

• possession percentage: 36% vs 64%;
• corner kicks: 5 vs 8;
• fouls: 10 vs 7;
• yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
• shots on target: 7 vs 5.

In the quarterfinals, Colombia took on Spain and emerged victorious with a 3-2 win. Their dazzling counter-attacks were pivotal to their success. According to advanced statistics, the team generated chances worth 3.34 goals in terms of xG, despite having only 35% possession. Their transition from defense to attack is executed at an elite level. In terms of physical attributes and speed-strength qualities, the visitors might even have the edge over their opponents. This factor could play a significant role in the upcoming clash. Defending against Argentina's intricate play is undoubtedly challenging, but Colombia have the tools to respond effectively. They certainly have the potential to find the back of the net.