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In a confrontation full of emotion and soccer skills, Germany managed to secure its place in the final of the U-17 World Cup by beating Argentina in an exciting penalty shootout. The match, which took place in Surakarta, Indonesia, became a global classic that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The first semi-final of the U-17 World Cup featured an epic clash between two football powerhouses, Argentina and Germany, both eager to add one more title to their record. The stage was set for outstanding players such as Claudio Echeverri and Paris Brunner, who emerged as key figures in the match. The start of the match was dizzying, with Echeverri on the Argentine side creating a dangerous chance just seconds after kick-off. However, the German response was immediate, and Paris Brunner, with a brilliant individual action, opened the scoring before the first leg of the confrontation concluded. Argentina, demonstrating its confidence in the tournament, responded with determination. The full-backs joined the attack, and Agustín Ruberto, the hero against Brazil, turned the score around with an outstanding double, leaving the South Americans ahead 2-1 at halftime. The second half saw Germany seek to change the course of the game, with a more frictional game and an increase in their offense. Once again, Paris Brunner stood out, taking advantage of a rival error to equalize the score. Argentine morale was shaken, and the Europeans took the lead with a header from Moerstedt after another mistake by Argentina. In a thrilling comeback effort, Argentina, led by Echeverri, managed to level the score thanks to a spectacular hat trick from Ruberto before the final whistle, forcing a penalty shootout. The finish from the penalty spot was as intense as the game itself. Germany took the lead with two goals, with Echeverri missing a key penalty for Argentina. Despite the Argentine successes and a German mistake, the Mannschaft sealed their victory with a goal from Paris Brunner, who proved to be decisive in Germany reaching a final of the U-17 World Cup after 38 years. This exciting showdown leaves Germany in a privileged position as they wait to meet their rival in the grand final. Brunner's performance and Germany's skill in the penalty shootout have left an indelible mark in the memory of this U-17 World Cup.