Match Report
In the standings it was Italy U21 2nd on 8 points, Japan U19 3rd on 6 — separated by 2. Against a league average of 1.53 goals per team per game, Italy U21 ran at 1.75 scored and 2.25 conceded, Japan U19 at 2.25 and 1.75.
The match was played at Stade Jules-Ladoumègue (capacity 5,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Italy U21 led 2-1 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-3.
Goal scorers
Italy U21: Seydou Fini (10'), Giovanni Fabbian (22'), Antonio Raimondo (59'), Antonio Raimondo (70') · Japan U19: K. Shiogai (45'), K. Shiogai (62'), K. Shiogai (85')
Key stats
Possession: Italy U21 59% · Japan U19 41% · Total shots: 13-16 · On target: 6-8 · Corners: 3-2