Spain and Italy meet in the Women’s Under-20 World Cup semi-finals in Poland, with a place in the final at stake at Stadion Miejski LKS. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00, as Spain look to turn their momentum into one more decisive tournament performance.
| Match | Stage | Venue | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy vs Spain | Women’s Under-20 World Cup semi-final | Stadion Miejski LKS | 15:00 |
| Italy vs China | Round of 16 | 1-1, Italy won 5-4 on penalties | — |
| Italy vs South Korea | Quarter-final | Italy won 3-1 | — |
Spain make one change in midfield, where Irune returns to the starting side and Noe is named among the substitutes. Spain’s XI is Laia, Noa, Silvia, Aïcha, Carla Julià, Cristina Librán, Irune, Ainoa Gómez, Agote, Pau Comendador and Alba Cerrato.
Spain ready for a semi-final test
One member of the Spain squad said the team had reached the last four with confidence high and no intention of changing its approach. “We arrive very motivated and excited to win,” she said. “We have to keep fighting as we have done so far, every minute, and start strongly.”
She added that Spain believed their place in the semi-final had been earned: “If we are here, it is because we deserve it. The mood is very high, we are motivated and happy to be in this semi-final, and we will do everything possible to reach the final.”
Aznar has relied heavily on a versatile defender whose fuchsia glasses have become a distinctive feature, while a midfielder made her first start of the competition and finished as player of the match. Her influence on the pitch and in the dressing room was particularly important in the quarter-final.
Italy’s route to the last four
Italy arrive after finishing top of their group before surviving a penalty shoot-out against China in the round of 16. The Azzurrine then secured their semi-final place with a 3-1 victory over South Korea in the quarter-finals.
