World Cup dream over: Samuele Inacio and Luca Reggiani fall to Austria | OneFootball

Unlike two years ago, when Paris Brunner, Almugera Kabar, and Charles Herrmann became world champions with the German national team, no talent from Borussia Dortmund will return home from the U17 World Cup in Qatar with the title. On Monday, the dream of Samuele Inacio and Luca Reggiani to achieve the big coup with the Italian squad also came to an end.

Although they went into the match as favorites, the Squadra Azzurra lost 2-0 to the surprise team from Austria. The Italian team had more possession and more chances for large parts of the game, but a passionate Team Austria won with focused defensive work and efficiency—not undeservedly so.

Moser scores twice, Inacio sees red after the final whistle

The man of the day was Johannes Moser, who put Austria ahead in the 57th minute and added a second goal with a free kick in the third minute of stoppage time. The free kick was preceded by a foul from Benit Borasio, which was judged as a professional foul and earned the Italian a red card.

It would not be the only red card for Italy. After the final whistle, BVB youngster Inacio also saw red for an altercation. Previously, even the playmaker, who had started the tournament so strongly, could not find the right solutions. Certainly not an insignificant reason for the frustration after the match.

While Austria will now face European champions Portugal—who won on penalties against Brazil—in a European final on Thursday, Inacio and Reggiani will likely get a few days off before returning to everyday life in Dortmund.

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