BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Interstat) — Argentina U17 women lost 2-1 to Ghana U17 women on Wednesday after conceding early and failing to complete a late comeback. Jessica Appiah scored Ghana’s opener in the 16th minute and added another goal as Ghana built a two-goal lead. Argentina’s Mercedes Diz, booked in the 25th minute, pulled one back in the 86th minute. Appiah was cautioned in second-half stoppage time, and Argentina’s Agustina Maldonado also received a late yellow card. Ghana’s H. Adam, P. Mensah and Z. Shani were booked as the match grew tense. Cynthia Obinsrewuo came off the bench in the 53rd minute and assisted on a Ghana goal, while Macarena Torre entered in the 46th minute and helped create Argentina’s reply. Ghana moved to 2-1-1 in the competition, and Argentina dropped to 2-2; both teams hold the same records across all competitions. The result marked Argentina’s second loss in the competition. Ghana’s next scheduled match is against Japan U17 women.