Both U20 Uruguay and U20 Italy have never won the U20 World Cup in history. As for the South American representative, they reached the finals in 1997 and 2013 but both times finished second.
U20 Uruguay has the advantage that 80% of the spectators present at La Plata Stadium are fans from their hometown, which is quite close to Argentina.
U20 Uruguay took the initiative and put a lot of pressure on U20 Italy. They had 4 shots in the first 20 minutes despite Italy controlling the ball up to 63%.
In the 22nd minute, Duarte headed dangerously but goalkeeper Desplanches made a miraculous save. That was also the clearest opportunity in the first half. U20 Uruguay is very dangerous on both wings, while Italy is almost stuck in finding a way into the opponent's goal.
In the second half, U20 Italy struggled to reduce pressure from the opponent. But everything went as if in the first half, U20 Uruguay pressed the field while Italy was at a standstill. The South American representative pressed well and Italy did not have much time to hold the ball.
In the 80th minute, Prati received a direct red card after a malicious tackle on an opponent player. But luckily, after consulting VAR, the referee only gave him a yellow card.
It was not until the 85th minute that Rodriguez converted Uruguay's efforts into a goal with a header against Italy.
Italy have not had any shots on target in more than 90 minutes of play. In the end, U20 Uruguay won with a minimum score and won the U20 World Cup for the first time.
It was a completely deserved result when U20 Uruguay maintained high-intensity pressing throughout the match and Italy did not show any reaction.
