Easy win for Italy, U20 USA advances to U20 World Cup quarterfinals

10/10/2025 06:13:00 GoalGuru

(Football results) - The U20 USA team performed impressively by beating U20 Italy 3-0 in the Round of 16 at the 2025 U20 World Cup, with Benjamin Cremaschi netting a brace to secure the American side’s place in the quarterfinals.

In the early hours of October 10 (Vietnam time), U20 USA delivered an impressive performance by beating U20 Italy 3-0, securing their ticket to the 2025 U20 World Cup quarterfinals.

Right after the kickoff, U20 USA started confidently and quickly took control of the game. Within 15 minutes, their pressing efforts paid off when Benjamin Cremaschi finished neatly inside the box to open the scoring at 1-0. The early goal boosted the American side’s morale, while U20 Italy struggled to build play against high pressing.

Thắng dễ Ý, U20 Mỹ thẳng tiến vào tứ kết U20 World Cup 719425 — U20 USA completely dominated this match (Photo: Dailymail).

The second half saw U20 USA maintain full dominance. By the 60th minute, they had taken 7 shots compared to only 2 from their opponents. Coach Mikey Varas’s team kept a solid defense and continuously pressured on set pieces. At the 79th minute, Niko Tsakiris doubled the lead with a stunning free kick, leaving the U20 Italy goalkeeper helpless.

In the closing minutes, Cremaschi left his mark again by scoring his second goal, sealing a 3-0 victory for U20 USA. The young midfielder was the standout player, playing a key role in helping the Stars and Stripes reach the quarterfinals.

The 3-0 win over a traditionally strong side like U20 Italy confirms the strength and resilience of the young American generation. Coach Varas’s squad is emerging as one of the top contenders for the 2025 U20 World Cup title.

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