The Aruba U20 national team's journey in the CONCACAF U-20 Championship has been a testament to their fighting spirit and development potential. Despite a challenging encounter against Guatemala U20, which resulted in a 5-0 defeat, the young Aruban players earned the...
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Aruba U20 Team Shows Fighting Spirit and Potential in CONCACAF Championship
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