U20 World Cup: Italy eliminated in the round of 16 by the United States, Nunziata's boys' campaign comes to an end.

The Italy Under-20 team's campaign at the World Cup currently underway in Chile ends in the round of 16. Carmine Nunziata's Azzurrini were held to a 3-0 defeat by the United States in a hard-fought match. Cremaschi, born in 2005 and currently playing for Parma, scored a decisive brace.

United States-Italy 3-0

After a good start, with Mosconi hitting the post and a shot from Corrari saved by goalkeeper Beaudry, Italy seemed to be in control of the match. But in the 15th minute of the first half, the USA took the lead: from a corner from the right, Cremaschi He was the quickest to tap in a short rebound, putting his team ahead 1-0. From that moment on, the US team gained confidence, forcing the Azzurri to chase and minimizing their scoring opportunities.

In the second half, Italy attempted to respond. Seghetti kept their hopes alive by blocking a dangerous shot from Tsakiris, while Beaudry easily controlled a Mannini shot. The Azzurrini fought back but were unable to create any real chances, until the final blow came in the 82nd minute: Tsakiris He masterfully converted a free kick from the edge of the box, making it 2-0 and effectively closing the match. In injury time, in the 94th minute, he once again Cremaschi he achieved a personal double by setting the result on 3-0 and giving to the United States the pass to the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of Morocco and South Korea.

For Italy, runners-up at the last World Cup, this was a bitter and premature elimination. Nunziata's team failed to repeat their brilliant run of two years ago, stopping much earlier than expected. After finishing behind Argentina in the group, the Azzurrini entered the round of 16 hoping to continue their World Cup dream, but the Americans' greater intensity and consistency made the difference.