Italy won their Under-20 World Cup group after a 0-0 draw with Japan, thanks to Marco Carnesecchi saving a penalty.

The Azzurrini had already qualified after winning their first two games against Mexico and Ecuador, but a point would ensure top spot in the group, so there was massive squad rotation to rest booked players.

It was a chaotic game, as Japan almost conceded a comical own goal, the ‘keeper sprinting back to hoof it off his line, but 10 seconds later they won a penalty for a clumsy Alessandro Buongiorno tackle on Tagawa.

Italy won their Under-20 World Cup group after a 0-0 draw with Japan, thanks to Marco Carnesecchi saving a penalty.

The Azzurrini had already qualified after winning their first two games against Mexico and Ecuador, but a point would ensure top spot in the group, so there was massive squad rotation to rest booked players.

It was a chaotic game, as Japan almost conceded a comical own goal, the ‘keeper sprinting back to hoof it off his line, but 10 seconds later they won a penalty for a clumsy Alessandro Buongiorno tackle on Tagawa.

However, Marco Carnesecchi followed in the footsteps of Alessandro Plizzari earlier in the tournament by saving a Hiroki Ito penalty.

Andrea Colpani’s deflected free kick was palmed round the base of the upright and Olivieri’s counter-attack was parried too.

It was a game of many shots on goal, but ended 0-0 and was the result Italy wanted.

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