South Korea’s Kim Eun-Joong-ho will face Italy in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 on Monday (Sept. 9), the third consecutive quarterfinalist at the tournament.
The Azzurri were drawn in the ‘Group of Death’ alongside Brazil and Nigeria at the tournament in Argentina, but survived with 메이저사이트 two wins and one loss. They defeated Brazil 3-2 and the Dominican Republic 3-0, while falling to Nigeria 0-2. They then beat England 2-1 in the round of 16 and Colombia 3-1 in the quarterfinals to reach the last four.
Italy has made eight appearances at the U20 World Cup so far this year, compiling a record of 17 wins, eight draws, and 14 losses through five days. Through the quarterfinals, they have scored 11 goals and conceded six.
South Korea leads the all-time series against Italy at the U20 level with two wins. They won 4-1 in Australia in 1981. They won 1-0 in the 2000 New Year’s tournament in Japan.
However, this year’s Italian squad is considered to be the strongest ever, with wins over Brazil and England. Midfielder Cesare Cassaday, who has six goals and two assists in the tournament, is a “borderline zero. Formerly of Chelsea in the English Premier League (EPL), he is currently on loan to Reading in the second tier. Cassaday’s strengths include his determination in front of goal. He has the potential to be the top scorer of the tournament.