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Sudamericano Sub-20 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil U20 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 13 |
| Argentina U20 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 10 |
| Colombia U20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
| Paraguay U20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 9 |
| Uruguay U20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 1 |
| Chile U20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 1 |