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Gorosito’s Solo Winner Sends Argentina U20 Past Italy to Finish Top of Group

The victory secures a Wednesday round-of-16 tie in Santiago against a yet-to-be-determined third‑place qualifier.

Overview

  • Defender Dylan Gorosito settled the match with a slaloming second‑half goal that clinched a 1-0 win.
  • An Italian strike was overturned after VAR ruled a foul in the buildup, keeping the game scoreless at the time.
  • Argentina closed the group with maximum points to advance unbeaten as group winner under coach Diego Placente.
  • The round of 16 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8 at 16:30 in Santiago, with potential opponents reported to include South Korea, Nigeria, South Africa or Paraguay.
  • Italy also progressed as runner‑up on four points, while outlets differed on the match venue, citing either Rancagua’s El Teniente or Valparaíso’s Elías Figueroa.