Italy Women Beat South Korea 3-1, Reach Semifinals
Italy Women Beat South Korea 3-1, Reach Semifinals
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Italy played with black armbands, and coach Nicola Matteucci dedicated the semifinal qualification to Sandro Mazzola, offering condolences to his family and calling him “a great person and a true Azzurro.”
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Matteucci praised Italy’s response after South Korea equalized, saying the players “managed to regroup and react” and showed “great maturity” after conceding while dominating the match.
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In South Korea’s round-of-16 win over Argentina, Beom Ye-ju’s 33rd-minute goal followed a move involving Jo Hye-young and Cheon Si-woo, while goalkeeper Kim Chae-bin made crucial saves after two Argentine shots hit the posts.
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South Korea was outshot 18-11 by Argentina in the round of 16 but held on for the 1-0 victory, underscoring the defensive resilience that carried the team into the quarterfinals.
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A semifinal appearance would have represented South Korea’s best finish since its third-place result at the 2010 tournament; that 2010 campaign remains the highest achievement in the team’s history at the competition.
Italy's Under-20 women's team advanced to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup semifinals by defeating South Korea 3-1 in Sosnowiec, Poland. Sofascore recorded that Appiah scored twice and Fadda added a long-range goal, while South Korea's Haeun briefly cut the deficit to 3-1 in the 42nd minute. Italy will face the winner of Brazil and Spain in Lodz on September 23.
Italy's coach Nicola Matteucci dedicated the win to Sandro Mazzola, with the team wearing black armbands as a tribute. Matteucci praised his players' maturity, saying they "managed to regroup and react" after South Korea equalized while Italy dominated the match.
South Korea Upsets Argentina to Reach Quarterfinals
South Korea reached the quarterfinals by beating Argentina 1-0 in a defensive masterclass, marking the team's first appearance in this stage since 2014. Star News Korea reported that Beom Ye-ju scored in the 33rd minute following a move involving Jo Hye-young and Cheon Si-woo. Goalkeeper Kim Chae-bin made crucial saves after two Argentine shots hit the posts.
Despite being outshot 18-11, South Korea held firm defensively to secure the victory. The win gave the team momentum heading into the quarterfinals against a strong Italian side.The Stats Zone had anticipated a cautious, low-scoring contest before the Italy matchup.
Italy Powers Past China on Penalties
Italy reached the quarterfinals by eliminating China on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the previous round. The Italian team showed resilience and precision from the spot to advance to face South Korea. This win set up the decisive quarterfinal clash in Poland.
Italy's Dominance Proves Too Much for South Korea
Italy controlled much of the match, with Appiah's two goals establishing early command. South Korea fought back briefly when Haeun scored in the 42nd minute, but Italy regrouped immediately. Fadda's long-range strike sealed the 3-1 victory and Italy's place in the semifinals.
South Korea's Best Chance Since 2010
A semifinal appearance would have been South Korea's best finish since the team's third-place result at the 2010 tournament, which remains the highest achievement in the program's history. The quarterfinal loss ended South Korea's dreams of surpassing that historic achievement in this competition.
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