Scoring the equalizer in the 87th minute to draw with Iraq 1-1, Uruguay won the penalty shootout 7-6 to reach the final of the U-20 World Cup.
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Uruguay’s triumphant bagging of their semifinal fixture in the FIFA U-20 World Cup was prompted by Iraqi left-back Ali Adnan who unleashed a powerful free-kick to open the scoring. Uruguay substitutes Diego Bueno and Felipe Avenatti, however, were able to net an 88th-minute equalizer for their side, pushing the match beyond 90 minutes before eventually heading into penalties. Saif Salman’s missed penalty was the match’s deciding factor.
Hakeem Al Azzawi’s team started the match with flying colors, boasting of impressive interplays to destroy Uruguay’s defense. But La Celeste also managed to deliver good opening exchanges, with top scorer Nicolas Lopez getting in behind the defense.
Iraqi players may have produced impressive drills during the spot kicks, but their South American opponents were not aiming for a retreat. Uruguay is now headed for their second U-20 World Cup final this Sunday—16 years after they first advanced to that round!
This would be the first time that Iraq will miss the chance to compete in the final of a FIFA tournament.
Earlier, France routed Ghana 2-1 in the first semifinal.
Summary
Iraq Starting XI: Hameed; Adnan, Faez, Nadhim, Jabbar Arebat; Salman, Kamil, Tareq; Qasim, Abdulraheem, Farhan Shakor
Scorer: Adnan (35’)
Uruguay Starting XI: Amores; Silva, Varela, Gimenez, Rodriguez; Pais, Cristoforo, Gino; Arrascaeta, Laxalt, Lopez
Scorer: Bueno (88’)
Uruguay’s triumphant bagging of their semifinal fixture in the FIFA U-20 World Cup was prompted by Iraqi left-back Ali Adnan who unleashed a powerful free-kick to open the scoring. Uruguay substitutes Diego Bueno and Felipe Avenatti, however, were able to net an 88th-minute equalizer for their side, pushing the match beyond 90 minutes before eventually heading into penalties. Saif Salman’s missed penalty was the match’s deciding factor.
Hakeem Al Azzawi’s team started the match with flying colors, boasting of impressive interplays to destroy Uruguay’s defense. But La Celeste also managed to deliver good opening exchanges, with top scorer Nicolas Lopez getting in behind the defense.
Iraqi players may have produced impressive drills during the spot kicks, but their South American opponents were not aiming for a retreat. Uruguay is now headed for their second U-20 World Cup final this Sunday—16 years after they first advanced to that round!
This would be the first time that Iraq will miss the chance to compete in the final of a FIFA tournament.
Earlier, France routed Ghana 2-1 in the first semifinal.
Summary
Iraq Starting XI: Hameed; Adnan, Faez, Nadhim, Jabbar Arebat; Salman, Kamil, Tareq; Qasim, Abdulraheem, Farhan Shakor
Scorer: Adnan (35’)
Uruguay Starting XI: Amores; Silva, Varela, Gimenez, Rodriguez; Pais, Cristoforo, Gino; Arrascaeta, Laxalt, Lopez
Scorer: Bueno (88’)
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