Final Score
Italy's goal!
This is Giuseppe Ambrosino's goal for Italy to win:
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90'
4 more minutes are added.
85'
The second still does not fall, but the Italians do not risk too much not to give up the tie.
75'
Absolute dominance of Italy that is still fighting for the second, but Slovakia does not give ground in the last quarter of the field.
65'
Italy squeezes in search of the second, but does not specify great arrivals at the Slovakia goal.
55'
Slovakia came out more convinced in search of a tie for this second half.
45'
The second half starts.
Halftime
We go into the break with a partial victory for Italy by the minimum.
45'
1 more minute is added.
40'
Italy keeps up the pressure but without throwing all their men forward. Slovakia is widely outmatched on the pitch.
33'
GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!
Great play on the counterattack by Italy that culminates with the great definition of Giuseppe Ambrosino.
30'
Pair of shots from Italy to the crossbar, saves Slovakia. Italy begins to improve little by little.
20'
Italy is starting to get hold of the ball, but Slovakia is already generating counterattack plays. The locals are closer to opening the scoring.
15'
Both teams are well off, both goals continue safely.
10'
Tight start in midfield, Italy looks more motivated in search of creating options on offense, while Slovakia waits patiently not to repeat the thrashing against the weekend.
0'
Start the match.
About to start
We are a few minutes away from the start of the presentation of the match and the previous protocols.
Big game!
We are facing an important duel for Italy, if they add the 3 points, the team would set foot towards the next round and secure a ticket to the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia 2023. On the other hand, the objective of Slovakia is to add some point, to be able to seek classification via the confrontation between the best third places.
Slovakia's roster!
This is the team that jumps from Slovakia, in search of adding points to continue with hopes of qualifying for the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia:
Italy's roster!
This is the eleven from Italy that jumps onto the pitch in search of securing their place at the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia:
Sebastiano Desplanches, Samuel Giovane, Diego Coppola, Daniele Ghilardi, Gabriele Mulazzi, Giovanni Fabbian, Giacomo Faticanti, Cesare Casadei, Fabio Miretti, Marco Nasti, and Giuseppe Ambrosino.
From the bench!
These are the players who will start off the bench for both teams:
Slovakia: Hrdina, Kósa, Gajdos, Gazi, Misovic, Griger, Sliacky, Kopasek, and Halabrin.
Italy: Zacchi, Stivanello, Turricchia, Terracciano, Fontanarosa, Baldanzi, Fazzini, Degli Innocenti and Volpato.
Face to face
In the history of the U-19 category, both teams have met twice and these are the statistics:
First victory!
These are some images that Italy's victory over Romania left us on the first date of the U-19 European Championship:
#U19EURO 🇪🇺
— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) June 18, 2022
🇮🇹🇷🇴 #ItaliaRomania 2️⃣-1️⃣
⚽️ Baldanzi 47', Andronache 53', Volpato 68'
📋 Esordio vittorioso per gli #Azzurrini nell'#Europeo#Under19 slovacco
#VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/M5eExIDNDn
Referees
The arbitration designation for this match is as follows:
Center Referee: Goga Kikacheishvili (Georgia)
Assistants: Davit Gabisonia (Georgia) and Edgaras Bučinskas (Lithuania)
4th Referee: Manfredas Lukjančukas (Lithuania)
The prizes!
The 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship is the region's last qualifying phase for the Under-20 World Cup to be played in Indonesia 2023. The top 2 teams from both groups will qualify directly for the Under-20 World Cup. 20, while the two third-placed teams will square off for the final UEFA spot for Indonesia 2023.
Here we go!
We are just under an hour away from the match between Slovakia and Italy kicking off at the Anton Malatinský Stadium. Both teams will go out in search of victory. Who will make it tonight? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
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Sebastian Kosa, a must see player!
The central defender from Slovakia is going through a great moment with his team as he is one of the players with the greatest consistency within the team, this is the leader of the U-19 defense and one of the figures to follow in each of the matches. Kosa belongs to the Spartak Trnava club of the first division of Slovakia, last season he was part of the absolute team where he played 30 games, where he contributed 1 goal and 1 assist. His mission now is to get his team to the Sub World Cup -20 and earn a place in the senior team for the next World Cup.
How does Slovakia get here?
The Slovakian team arrives at the U-19 European Championship with the mission that their players continue to develop and show that the Slovakian team is one of the rivals to beat in the area. The youth representative will have to fight to get one of the tickets to the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia. Some names to follow from this team are Sebastian Kosa, Gabriel Haladrin, Adam Griger and Artur Gajdos, all these youngsters have developed in the first division of Slovakia or youth leagues from all over Europe and this will be their opportunity to show their great level to try to find a place in a team at the international level. This generation must aim to be part of the Slovakian representative that will fight for a place in the 2026 World Cup.
Cristian Volpato, a must see player!
The Italian midfielder is one of the great promises of this generation, he belongs to Roma del Calcio Italiano. Volpato seeks to follow his development in European football and start earning minutes in the senior Italian team. During the Roma Juvenil season, the midfielder participated in 28 games where he scored 11 goals and 4 assists, in addition to 1 more goal in 3 games with the Roma senior team. His constant participation in Spring 1 led him to be called up to Roma's senior team, so his development as a player seems to be on the right track. Volpato will have to take advantage of the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship to send his team to the Indonesian Under-20 World Cup and fight for the title.
How does Italy arrive?
The Italian national team begins a new football process in the U-19 category, the Italians have been growing little by little in football in the region and this generation will be an important part of the entire qualifying process for the 2026 World Cup. Some interesting names of this generation are Fabio Miretti, Cristian Volpato, Diego Coppola and Tomasso Baldanzi, these are players who have been developing in the lower categories of the great Serie A teams. This generation should begin to show the growth that the Italian team has little by little in the area and get one of the 4 places for the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia 2023 and get into the top 5 of UEFA.
Where's the game?
The Anton Malatinský Stadium located in the city of Trnava, Slovakia will host this second duel of Group A of the 2022 UEFA Under-19 Championship. This stadium has a capacity for 19,200 fans and was inaugurated in 1974.
Welcome!
Good day to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the blog commentary of the match Slovakia vs. Italy, corresponding to the duel of date 2 of Group A of the 2022 UEFA Under-19 Championship. The match will take place at the Anton Malatinský Stadium, at 11:30 a.m. .