Rocca's squad had already qualified for the last 16
(ANSA) - ROME- Painless loss may be but not tasteless for Italy to lose 4-2 to Egypt in the decider match of the first phase of the World Under-20. After the shocking World champions defeat in the FIFA Confederation Cup in June the 'Azzurri's' prestige suffered a second scorching consecutive blow by the Egyptians. England's earlier 4-0 defeat by Ghana was another surprise result at this U20 World Cup. Footballing power is shifting south of the planet it seems...
(ANSA) - ROME- Painless loss may be but not tasteless for Italy to lose 4-2 to Egypt in the decider match of the first phase of the World Under-20. After the shocking World champions defeat in the FIFA Confederation Cup in June the 'Azzurri's' prestige suffered a second scorching consecutive blow by the Egyptians. England's earlier 4-0 defeat by Ghana was another surprise result at this U20 World Cup. Footballing power is shifting south of the planet it seems...
Shoukri and Bo! gy scored twice for Egypt whilst Italy scored with Eusepi and Albertazzi (Picture Ansa) Rocca's squad had already qualified for the last 16 due of the other group situation. Italy in fact finished third in its group with 4 points behind Egypt (6) and Paraguay (5). The South American side drew 0-0 with Trinidad & Tobago.
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