Mendoza Argentina) – Back on the field for the second day of group D, Carmine Nunziata’s Italy under 20 who swept away South America champion Brazil with a 3-2 win on Sunday night. Baldanzi and his companions will face Nigeria in Mendoza, who overcame the Dominican Republic in their debut, in a match that was already decisive for access to the round of 16. Technical qualities, speed, pace and physicality: the Africans will be a grumpy team to face.
22:00
90’+8 – The gara ends, Nigeria wins 2-0
Here comes the triple whistle from the referee Meza Gomez: Italy Under 20 comes out beaten. Nigeria prevails with a score of 2-0.
21:58
90’+6 – Montevago tries
The Azzurrini didn’t leave the match: header from Montevago, Aniagboso was there.
21:57
90′ +5 – Double up for Nigeria with Sunday
Nigeria doubles in the 95th minute: it all started directly from goalkeeper Aniagboso’s postponement, Sunday made the ball his own, got rid of Zanotti and punched in with his left foot.
21:53
90′ – There are 8 minutes of added time
The referee gives 8 minutes of added time: they will play until the 98th minute.
21:51
89′ – Desplanches did well at the exit
Good exit of the blue goalkeeper Desplanches to close the way for Lawal’s counterattack.
21:50
86′ – Baldanzi tries. Prati-Pisilli exchange
Baldanzi’s conclusion that impacts on Fredrick. Nunziata plays another substitution: Pisilli comes on for Prati.
21:48
85′ – Very occasional Montevago
Montevago, served by Baldanzi, fires a great shot at the end which is rejected.
21:43
82′ – Desplanches without problems
Nigerian restart with Sarki serving Emmanuel whose conclusion is controlled by Desplanches.
21:39
76′ – Casadei tries, easy for Aniagboso
Italy tries to make itself dangerous in the 76th minute: Baldanzi, on the left, receives from Lipani and serves Casadei who opts for the lob in an attempt to surprise the opposing goalkeeper Aniagboso, who he controls without too much effort.
21:32
70′ – Italy tries with Baldanzi and Guarino
An attempt from outside the area by Baldanzi which is worth a corner kick for the Azzurrini. On the developments Guarino di testa hardly finds the mirror.
21:30
68′ – Another Nigeria substitution: John for Eletu
After a game challenge with Ghilardi, the Nigerian Eletu was forced to raise the white flag. John enters his place.
21:26
63′ – Nigeria substitution: Fago Lawal-Sarki
The Nigerian coach Bosso also changes the cards: Fago Lawal out, Sarki in.
21:23
61′ – Fago Lawal gives Nigeria the lead
The partial unlocks: Emmanuel wedges himself into the blue area where he first manages to overcome Guarino’s guard, then puts it in the middle where Fago Lawal, with a header, directs the ball behind Desplanches. Nigeria ahead.
21:21
59′ – Triple substitution for Italy
Fresh strength is needed to counter the physicality of the Nigerians, and Nunziata makes three substitutions in the 60th minute. Faticanti is taken over by Esposito, Ambrosino by Lipani and Montevago takes the place of Pafundi.
21:18
53′ – Nigeria’s best chance
In the 53rd minute Nigeria ran away on the restart: Desplanches on the way out managed to stop the first incursion, but Sunday made it his own, who could kick into an unguarded goal. The intervention on Ghilardi’s line that saves everything becomes providential.
21:13
48′ – Italy change: Turicchia in, Young out
First change between the Azzurrini: Nunziata puts Turicchia on, it is Giovane who gives him the place.
21:11
47′ – Deplanches to the ground, the medical staff enters
Aerial collision between Emmanuel and the blue goalkeeper Desplanches who remains on the ground, medical treatment is needed. The goalkeeper recovers after eyebrow treatments.
21:10
47′ – First attempt Nigeria
In the 3rd minute Bameyi tries a shot from outside the area, Desplanches once again ready to call.
21:06
46′ – The second half begins
The match resumes: two changes immediately for Nigeria. Emmanuel takes Muhammed’s place, Nnadi takes over Lawal.
20:51
45+4′ ends the first half
The first half of the game between Italy and Nigeria Under 20 ends here: teams in the locker room still stuck at 0-0.
20:50
45’+3 – Great shot by Baldanzi
From outside the area, Baldanzi unleashes a powerful left-footed kick: goalkeeper Aniagboso flies and deflects the ball for a corner kick.
20:47
4′ of recovery
The match director Maza Gomez assigns 4′ of recovery
20:44
44′ – Fredrick booked
Foul on Casadei by Fredrick who intervenes with his leg outstretched: yellow card for the Nigerian
20:41
35′ – The Var intervenes, possible penalty for Italy: nothing done
In the 35th minute Zanotti crosses in the center where Agbalaka’s arm touch seems evident. However, the Var detects a previous touch by Zanotti himself in adjusting the ball before going to cross: it is not a penalty.
20:35
31′ – Nigeria again, Desplanches saves everything
Nigeria grows and becomes dangerous again in the 31st minute: a nice assist from Agbalaka for Fago who tries a left-handed shot on which the blue goalkeeper Desplanches is ready.
20:31
27′ – Dangerous Nigeria
Beautiful conclusion shot by Muhammad who is lost very little beyond Desplanches’ goal post: it is the Nigerian reply.
20:23
21′ – Italy close to scoring: Casadei crossbar
Pafundi does everything right and wedges himself into the area from the right and then serves Casadei, who shoots into the net in the small area, but the ball hits the crossbar: Italy one step away from the advantage.
20:22
20′ – Casadei’s chance for Italy
Italy came under again and in the 20th minute they had a double chance: first Ambrosino’s shot was cleared by the opposing defence, then Prati served and finally the ball reached Casadei who tried to circle the shot, earning a corner kick .
20:18
16′ – Nigeria dangerous with Eletu and Lawal
Nigeria shows up again: Daga serves Eletu who tries his left from outside the area, not far wide. Immediately Lawal also tries.
20:12
10′ – Nigerian replica with Daga
Daga replies from the other side with a shot from outside the area: the ball is not just wide
20:11
9′ – Pafundi tries, out
Baldanzi serves Pafundi from a corner who tries to finish from an almost impossible position, ball out
20:09
5′ – Italy shows up with Baldanzi
In the 5th minute Baldanzi, caught in the area, tries a left footed shot that goes oversized
20:03
2′ – The Nigeria ci prova, for Desplanches
Nigeria immediately at the attempt with a conclusion by Lawal on an assist by Agbalaka: Desplanches is there
20:00
1′ – The game begins!
The Italy-Nigeria Under 20 match starts: it’s the Azzurri who kick off
19:17
Italy in search of an encore
After the great victory against Brazil on their debut, another victory would guarantee the primacy of the group for the Azzurri, but even a draw would seriously affect qualification. The top two in each group plus the 4 best third-placed teams qualify for the round of 16.
19:08
Italy-Nigeria, the official formations
ITALY (4-3-1-2): Desplanches; Zanotti, Guarino, Ghilardi, Young; Prati, Faticanti, Casadei; Baldanzi; Pafundi, Ambrosino. Coach: Nunziata
NIGERIA (4-3-3): Aniagboso; Bameyi, Fredrick, Ogwuche, Agbalaka; Lawal, Daga, Eletu; Muhammad, Salem Fago, Jude. Coach: Bosso
Malvinas Argentinas-Medoza Stadium
2023-05-24 19:58:00
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