FIFA U-20 World Cup - Group D: Italy 1-0 Australia
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Young Socceroos fall 1-0 to Italy in FIFA U-20 World Cup opener
THE COMMBANK Young Socceroos have kicked off their FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 journey, falling 1-0 to Italy U20 at the Estadio Elias Figueroa Brander on Monday morning. The Aussies were left to lament their profligacy in front of goal in the first half as Mattia Mannini’s 10th-minute penalty proved the difference, in a match with plenty of positives. Head Coach Trevor Morgan selected a familiar side, with nine of the starting 11 the same as the te…
Alex Badolato: Rising Star Ready To Shine At U-20 World Cup
Fresh from helping the Newcastle Jets qualify for the Australia Cup Final, Alex Badolato is set to represent Australia at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. It’s been a whirlwind 2025 for the young midfielder. In February, he sealed a loan move to Melbourne Victory, culminating in a Grand Final appearance. In March, he played an instrumental role in the Australian U-20 side that won the U-20 Asian Cup, eventually being awarded the Player of the T…
A Mannini penalty gives Italy a winning debut at the Under-20 World Cup: Australia had no chance.
The Azzurra, runner-up on the last planetary date, imposed its terms from the beginning and took the lead in the eight minute after the referee charged criminal charges for an infringement of archer Steven Hall, who later could not contain Mattia Mannini's auction.
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