2009 South American U-20 Championship
International football competition
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The 2009 South American Youth Championship (Sudamericano sub-20) was a football competition for national teams U-20 who are associated with the football federation CONMEBOL. It was the 24th time the tournament was held and took place in Venezuela from 19 January to 8 February. It also served as qualification for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Brazil won the tournament, becoming champions for the tenth time.
Host countryVenezuela
Dates19 January – 8 February
Teams10 (from 1 confederation)
Venues3 (in 3 host cities)
| 2009 Sudamericano Sub-20 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Venezuela |
| Dates | 19 January – 8 February |
| Teams | 10 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venues | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Brazil (10th title) |
| Runners-up |  Paraguay |
| Third place |  Uruguay |
| Fourth place |  Venezuela |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 35 |
| Goals scored | 101 (2.89 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Walter Robin Ramírez Hernán Pérez Abel Hernández (5 goals) |
← 2007 2011 → | |
The tournament was initially hosted in Peru, however following FIFA sanctions over Peruvian Government's investigation of the FPF's corruption, it was moved to Venezuela.
Teams
Squads
First Group Stage
Group A
(*) Colombia qualified to the following round after winning a coin toss
Match schedule
Group B
Match schedule
| Uruguay | 3 – 2 | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Córdoba  22'Hernández 69' 85' |
Report | Douglas Costa 34' Alan Kardec 64' |
Final Group
Winners
| 2009 South American Youth Championship winners |
|---|
 Brazil Tenth title |
Goal scorers
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