U20 women's national team: Italy beats China on penalties and flies to the quarterfinals of the World Cup
Quick Look
- Italy's Under 20 women's team qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup by beating China 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time.
- The Azzurrine will face South Korea on Saturday at 3pm in Sosnowiec.
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Why It Matters
Italy's Under 20 women's team advanced to the round of 16 of the World Cup by beating China on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time.
The Under 20 women's national team qualifies for the quarterfinals of the category World Cup: in Poland, the Azzurrine beat China 6-5, after a penalty shootout in the round of 16, and become part of the top eight teams in the world. Now on their way, on Saturday at 3pm again in Sosnowiec, they will find South Korea.
Italy took the lead in the 34th minute of the first half thanks to Appiah's goal, in the second half in the 23rd minute the Asian equalizer came from Wang. The 1-1 draw lasted until the end of extra time. The Azzurrine scored all five penalty shots from the penalty spot. Chenyu's mistake was decisive for the Asians.
"It was a difficult, intense match, and compliments must be paid to all the protagonists on the pitch - comments coach Matteucci - Reaching this point in the competition is a great pride. During the penalty shoot-out the girls did very well at being cool, rediscovering that serenity they had at the start of the match".
What to Watch
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Italy will face South Korea in the quarter-finals on Saturday at 3pm in Sosnowiec
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Open Questions
- What will be the physical condition of the players after extra time and penalties?
- How will Italy prepare for the match against South Korea?
- What are the chances of reaching the semi-finals?
