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Korea Republic finish fourth; maiden title for Uruguay

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Korea Republic finish fourth; maiden title for Uruguay

La Plata: Korea Republic finished fourth at the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 after losing 3-1 to Israel in the third-place playoff on Sunday.

Korea Republic, who were defeated 2-1 by Italy in the semi-finals, were overwhelmed by Israel’s spirited second half display.

Meanwhile, a late Luciano Rodriguez goal secured Uruguay a 1-0 win against Italy as the South American side clinched their maiden title at the La Plata Stadium.

Korea Republic's dream dashed by Italy

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Korea Republic's dream dashed by Italy

La Plata: Korea Republic's hopes of lifting the FIFA U20 World Cup title were dashed after a 2-1 defeat to Italy in the Argentina 2023 semi-finals on Thursday.

Hoping to advance to the final for the second successive edition and lift the trophy for the first time, Korea Republic found the Italians too hot to handle at the La Plata Stadium.
 
Italy will face Uruguay, who edged Israel 1-0 in their semi-final, for the title with first time champions to be crowned on Sunday. 

Preview: Korea Republic chasing history against Italy

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Preview: Korea Republic chasing history against Italy

La Plata: Korea Republic will aim to qualify for a second successive FIFA U-20 World Cup final when they play Italy in their Argentina 2023 last four tie on Thursday.

Having overcome tremendous odds to reach the semi-finals, Korea Republic are the only undefeated team remaining in the competition after three wins and two draws.
 
History will be made if they defeat Italy as it will be the first time Korea Republic would have made back-to-back finals of a FIFA competition. 

Choi heads Korea Republic into semi-finals

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Choi heads Korea Republic into semi-finals

Santiago del Estero: Choi Seok-hyun’s extra-time header earned Korea Republic a 1-0 victory over Nigeria in a tense FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 quarter-final on Sunday.

The young Taegeuk Warriors will now face Italy on Thursday for a place in the final.

Korea Republic defeat Ecuador to stay on track

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Korea Republic defeat Ecuador to stay on track

Santiago Del Estero: Korea Republic beat Ecuador 3-2 on Thursday to set up a FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 quarter-final against Nigeria.

The win took Korea Republic into a second successive quarter-final appearance, having finished runners-up in the 2019 edition. 

Nigeria stun Argentina, Brazil stay on track

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Nigeria stun Argentina, Brazil stay on track

San Juan: Nigeria defeated hosts Argentina 2-0 to advance to the FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 quarter-finals on Wednesday. 

The defeat dashed Argentina's hopes of lifting the title for a record-extending seventh time, with Nigeria to face the winners of Thursday's Round of 16 tie between Ecuador and Korea Republic. 

Late goal dashes Uzbekistan's hopes

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Late goal dashes Uzbekistan's hopes

Mendoza: Uzbekistan conceded in the seventh minute of added time to fall to a 1-0 defeat against Israel in their FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

A header from substitute Anan Khalaili helped Israel qualify for the quarter-finals for the first time ever as AFC U20 Asian Cup™ 2023 winners Uzbekistan made a heartbreaking exit. 

Korea Republic join Uzbekistan in knockout stage

Mon, 29 May, 2023

Korea Republic join Uzbekistan in knockout stage

Mendoza: Korea Republic sealed their spot in the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 Round of 16 after a 0-0 stalemate against Gambia in their final Group F tie on Sunday.

The result meant the Young Taeguk Warriors remained unbeaten and finished second behind Gambia with France, who defeated Honduras 3-1, third.
 
Korea Republic will meet Ecuador in the Round of 16 on Thursday while Uzbekistan, Asia’s other representative in the knockout stage, will play  Israel on Tuesday. 

Japan suffer setback

Mon, 29 May, 2023

Japan suffer setback

Mendoza: Japan's FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 hopes suffered a setback after a 2-1 defeat to Israel in their final Group C tie on Saturday.

The result meant Israel finished on four points, second behind Colombia with Japan third., with their haul ultimately not enough to advance to the Round of 16.

Nematjonov double sees Uzbekistan through to last 16

Sat, 27 May, 2023

Nematjonov double sees Uzbekistan through to last 16

Santiago del Estero: Uzbekistan defeated Guatemala 2-0 thanks to a first-half brace from Shakhzodjon Nematjonov to finish second in Group A and qualify for the last 16 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023.

The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ holders were confirmed as runners-up thanks to Argentina's 5-0 win over New Zealand.

Korea Republic fight back for valuable point, Iraq's hopes dashed

Fri, 26 May, 2023

Korea Republic fight back for valuable point, Iraq's hopes dashed

La Plata: Korea Republic fought back from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw against 10-man Honduras on Thursday to stay on track for the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 knockout stage.

Iraq's hopes, however, were dashed after a 2-0 defeat to Tunisia. 

Japan edged by Colombia

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Japan edged by Colombia

La Plata: Japan succumbed to defeat as Colombia came from behind  to beat the East Asian side 2-1 in Group C of the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 on Wednesday.

The win sealed Colombia's place in the Round of 16 while Japan's fate is still very much in their hands after Senegal and Israel played to a 1-1 draw in the group's other match. 
 
Japan, who defeated Senegal 1-0 in their opening match, will advance even with a draw against Israel on Saturday should Senegal fail to defeat Colombia.