Uruguay U20 won the U20 World Cup for the first time after defeating Italy U20 in the 2023 final. Israel U20 finished third after defeating former U20 runner-up South Korea.
Italy U20 have reached the final of the U20 World Cup for the first time after beating the likes of England, Colombia and South Korea. Meanwhile, Uruguay U20's journey was easier as their opponents from the knockout round were Gambia, USA and Israel.
Uruguay U20 started better with continuous pressure and a series of dangerous opportunities created. Italy U20 also had some notable counter-attacks but could not score.
Drama ensued in the 81st minute when Matteo Prati of Italy U20 received a straight red card for a clumsy tackle, but it was changed to a yellow card after the referee reviewed VAR.
Luckily they escaped a red card, but just 5 minutes later, U20 Italia conceded a goal. From a corner kick, Luciano Rodriguez headed accurately to put U20 Uruguay ahead.
There was little time left for U20 Italia to turn the tables. The final result was 1-0 and U20 Uruguay stepped up to the top of the podium for the first time after finishing second in 1997 and 2013.
In the third-place match, Israel U20 defeated South Korea U20 3-1. Israel is the first debutant team to finish third at the U20 World Cup since the German Democratic Republic in 1987.
Final results of the U20 World Cup 2023 Champion: Uruguay Runner-up: Italy 3rd place: Israel 4th place: South Korea Top scorer: Cesare Casadei (Italy, 7 goals) Best player: Cesare Casadei (Italy).
According to Bongdaplus
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