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In a thrilling showdown in the quarterfinals of the U-17 World Cup in Jakarta, Argentina achieved a historic victory by defeating Brazil for the first time in this category. The South American U-17 Classic lived an epic chapter with an outstanding display by Echeverri, who became the undisputed figure of the match by scoring a hat-trick. From the beginning, the team led by Diego Placente made it clear that they were determined to demonstrate their confidence and ambition in the competition. They sought control of the ball and put pressure on the Brazilian defense with combinations and individual plays. Despite the rain that caused a slight delay in the start of the match, Argentina showed its determination from the first minute. Brazil, for its part, tried to dismantle its rivals through speed and verticality, but they encountered a well-organized Argentine defense that frustrated their attempts. Estêvão, at a critical moment for his country, had the clearest opportunity of the match, but his attempt to chip the ball over Florentín was thwarted by the outspin. Argentina's response came from the hand of Echeverri, who wore the '10' on his back with pride. The "Diablito" took the ball, drove towards the front and, with a shot that included a defensive deflection, beat Phillipe Gabriel to open the scoring. This opening goal was just the prelude to the extraordinary display by the talented Argentine player. Echeverri continued his dominance in the match, scoring two more goals and thus completing a hat-trick that secured the victory for Argentina. The performance of the Argentine '10' not only changed the course of the match, but will also remain engraved in the fans' memories as a historic moment in the confrontation between Argentina and Brazil in the Under-17 category. With this victory, Argentina advances to the semifinals of the U-17 World Cup, carrying with it the pride of having surpassed its eternal rival on this international stage.