Under-20 World Cup, Italy beat Mexico 2-1: Frattesi and Ranieri set goals

ROME – The 22nd edition of the Under-20 World Cup has kicked off in Poland, an event that has always been able to highlight the talents of tomorrow. Italy made their debut with a victory over the age of Mexico with the final result of 2-1. The national team coached by coach Nicolato immediately imposed a great pace, taking the lead already in the third minute thanks to a low shot by Davide Frattesi, Sassuolo midfielder but back from a loan experience at Ascoli. At 37 'the Mexican draw thanks to a header from De La Rosa in a corner kick situation. At 67 'the decisive goal of Luca Ranieri, defender of Foggia (on loan from Fiorentina), able to deflect a shot unleashed by Luca Pellegrini.

Ecuador and Japan are also part of the blue group, which will face Italy, respectively, in the second and third day of the elimination round. In the other debut match, Senegal beat Tahiti's national team 3-0.

Among the favorites of the event, which will end with the final on June 15th, there are certainly France, Argentina and England. Luxury absentees Brazil and England. Italy, while renouncing prominent names such as those of the Juventus Kean, the Romanist Zaniolo and the Brescia Tonali, already in the lap of the first team, aims to carve out an outsider role. Leading the group is striker Andrea Pinamonti, who this year has worn the shirt of Frosinone, Luca Pellegrini, Giallorossi on loan at Cagliari, and Alessandro Plizzari, third goalkeeper of Milan. (source AGI)