U17 World Cup, Italy reach semi-finals: Burkina Faso beaten 1-0 | OneFootball

Favo's Italy secures a spot in the U17 World Cup semifinals by defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in a fiercely contested match until the end. After an exciting but goalless first half, the breakthrough came only in the 83rd minute when Campaniello, who came on in the second half, capitalized on a mistake by the opposing goalkeeper and pierced the African defense, scoring the goal that ensured qualification.

Italy, Campaniello's goal sends the Azzurrini to the semifinals: Favo prepares for the clash with Austria

In the first half, the Azzurrini created threats with Steffanoni and Lontani, but Burkina Faso made their presence known with two shots hitting the woodwork by Zongo, first a crossbar, then a post. The balance lasted until the 83rd minute, when Campaniello broke through with a lightning-fast move between two defenders and a precise left-footed shot to the near post.

The match also saw several substitutions and yellow cards: for Italy, Campaniello, Luongo, and Marini were booked, while for Burkina Faso, Kogo received a card, who, despite being on a warning, will not miss the semifinal due to the elimination. At the start of the second half, Favo brought on Elimoghale, Marini, and then Campaniello, decisive changes that altered the team's dynamics. Once Italy gained the lead, they closed the match by orderly defending the 1-0, repelling Burkina Faso's last attempts. With this victory, the Azzurrini advance to the world semifinals where they will face Austria, ready to compete for a spot in the final.

Andrea Alati

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