Italy U20 coach: USA’s 3-0 World Cup win a ‘misleading scoreline’ | OneFootball

Italy U20 Carmine Nunziata praises his players despite a Round of 16 elimination in the U20 World Cup, claiming that USA’s 3-0 win was a ‘misleading result.’

Italy U20 Nunziata is satisfied with his team’s results and performances in the U20 World Cup despite elimination in the Round of 16 at the hands of the USA.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – JULY 26: Benjamin Cremaschi #30 of Inter Miami CF looks on during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati at Chase Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Parma starlet Benjamin Cremaschi inspired the USA’s victory with a brace.

“The lads put in a good performance; the scoreline surely is misleading, but we could have done something more in the final third,” said Nunziata via TMW.

Nunziata congratulates Italy U20

DUNAJSKA STREDA, SLOVAKIA – JUNE 22: Headcoach Carmine Nunziata of U21 Italy reacts on the sideline during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 Quarter-Final match between Germany and Italy at DAC Arena on June 22, 2025 in Dunajska Streda, Slovakia. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

“We have to congratulate these lads for what they did in this tournament. We were one of the youngest teams in the tournament, and today we faced one of the most experienced. The path of many of these lads will resume from the U19 after this great World Cup experience.”

Italy had finished as runners-up in Group D, beating Australia 1-0, drawing 2-2 against Cuba and losing 1-0 to Argentina, the eventual group winners.