South Africa’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stages of the Fifa U20 World Cup were dealt a blow after losing 2-0 to Italy in their second Group D match in Suwon‚ South Korea on Wednesday.
A 24th-minute penalty by Riccardo Orsolini and headed goal by big striker Andrea Favilli in the 58th placed Italy top of the group on six points‚ having beaten Uruguay 1-0 in their opening match‚ and guaranteed a place in the last-16.
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Amajita capitulated to their second defeat having lost 2-1 to Japan in their opening match in Suwon on Sunday.
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South Africa need a win against Uruguay in their final game in Incheon on Saturday to stand a chance of progressing as one of the six groups’ four best third-placed finishers.
- TMG Digital/TMG Sport
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