Tag: Youth Football
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Ireland U21s Rescue a Point in a 2-2 Draw with Slovakia U21
Ireland U21s fight back to earn a valuable draw against Slovakia U21 Republic of Ireland U21s secured a share of the spoils in a gripping European Under-21 qualifier at Turner’s Cross, drawing 2-2 with Slovakia U21. The home crowd of 3,872 witnessed a match packed with early momentum shifts, goals from deflections, and late drama,…
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Portugal U-19 Eyes Back-to-Back European Title vs Spain
Portugal U-19 on course to defend European crown against Spain Portugal’s under-19s kept their golden run going at the European Championship, completing a perfect group-stage with wins over Italy, Ukraine, and Moldova, before sweeping Slovenia 3-0 in the semi-finals. Their path now leads to an Iberian final against Spain on Sunday at 18:30 local time,…
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Portugal U-19 Eyes Back-to-Back Title as Spain Await in Final
Portugal U-19 set to defend title as Spain awaits in the final Portugal is on the brink of defending its European Under-19 crown after a flawless group phase and a 3-0 semifinal win over Slovenia. The young Portuguese side will meet Spain in the final on Sunday at 18:30 in a classic Iberian duel that…
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Portugal U-19 Faces Spain in Final to Defend European Title
Portugal U-19 eyeing a second consecutive European title after a perfect run Portugal’s under-19 side stands at the threshold of repeating as European champions, having navigated a 100% winning path through the group stage with convincing victories over Italy, Ukraine, and Moldova. The unbeaten run continued in the semi-final, where Portugal dismissed Slovenia 3-0 to…
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Norway coach taps VAR-lite for dream start at U20 World Cup
U20 World Cup drama in Talca Estadio Fiscal in Talca, Chile, provided the setting for a tense start to the U20 World Cup campaign. Norway opened the scoring just eight minutes in, when Sogndal defender Rasmus Holten coolly dispatched a penalty after a handball in the box. The meaning was clear: a dream start for…
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Norway’s Dream Start with ‘Cheap VAR’ in U20 World Cup Opener
Norway’s Dream Start with a ‘Cheap VAR’ in Chile In a tournament where access to high-end technology can be scarce, Norway’s U20 team showed how a cost-efficient video review system can influence outcomes on the field. The Norwegian side leaned on what has been dubbed a “cheap VAR” approach—the Football Video Support (FVS) system—to request…
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France U20 World Cup Opener: 2-1 Victory Over South Africa
Match overview The France Under-20s began their World Cup campaign in Chile with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa. The Bleuets, coached by Bernard Diomède, showed sustained pressure and control for long stretches, but had to endure a brave challenge from the South Africans. Anthony Bermont (Lens) put France ahead, while Lucas Michal (Monaco)…
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FVS Review Requests Spark Norway’s Dream Start at U20 World Cup
FVS opens a new chapter for officiating at the U20 World Cup The U20 World Cup in Talca, Chile, saw Norway test a fresh officiating tool as head coach Bjørn Johansen – nicknamed Bummen in his playing days – tapped into the Football Video Support (FVS) system. FVS, described by FIFA as a cost-effective alternative…
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Youth Derby Recap: Maccabi Tel Aviv Shahar U19 Falls 2-1 to Hapoel TA
Match overview The latest round of the Israeli Youth Premier League delivered a gripping local derby as Maccabi Tel Aviv Shahar U19 were edged 2-1 by Hapoel Tel Aviv. The match showcased the intensity and learning curve of youth football, with both sides trading chances and the outcome decided by a late brace in favor…