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Match 23 Kaduna - Ahmadu Bello Stadium
Cloudy
29 October
2:1 (0:1)
  • Michele CAMPORESE (56')
  • Pietro IEMMELLO (61')
  • KIM Jin Su (30' PEN)

Referee Pablo POZO (CHI)

Summary

Italy's comeback kids stun Korea

Italy's comeback kids stun Korea

The Italians moved up to four points at the top of Group F of the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a come-from-behind win over Korea Republic at the Amadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. Two goals in five second-half minutes stunned the lively Asians and sealed the 2-1 result for the Italians. The Koreans had the first chance of note after nine minutes, Jong-Ho Lee's cross picking out captain Jin-Su ...

Highlights

Line-up

ITA
KOR
Substitute(s)
Coaches
SALERNO Pasquale (ITA)
(KOR) LEE Kwang Jong
Officials
  • Referee: Pablo POZO (CHI)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Patricio BASUALTO (CHI)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Francisco MONDRIA (CHI)
  • Fourth official: Koman COULIBALY (MLI)
  • Misses next match if booked

Photos

  • General view of fans during the match Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Craig Brough Livepic
  • Korea's Jin Su Kim scores
  • Italy's Michele Camporese (C) scores
  • taly players celebrate after the match
  • Italy's Salvador Ichazo (R) in action
  • Italy Coach Pasquale Salerno celebrates
  • Italy's Michele Camporese (L) in action with Korea Republic's Lee Jong Ho
  • Italy v Korea Republic - General view of fans during the match
  • Italy's Federico Carraro

Quotes

"Even before kick-off, we knew it was going to be extremely difficult. The South Koreans have proved they're an extremely good team today. They caused us no end of trouble in the first half, but we showed character and spirit, and we were a lot better after the break." Pasquale Salerno, Italy coach
 

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    STATISTICS
    ItalyStatisticsKorea Republic
    13Shots17
    3Corner kicks4
    1Yellow cards1
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    47%Possession (%)53%