On Tuesday, Italy took on Ukraine and Ecuador took on South Korea in the semifinals of the 2019 Under-20 World Cup in Poland. Ukraine was able to edge Italy behind a goal from Serhiy Buletsa in the 65th minute (although a costly red card for Denys Popov means that Ukraine will not have him in the finals. Italy was only able to muster nine shots (with just one on target) despite possessing for 62 percent of the game and completing 83 percent of their passes. Now Italy will take on Ecuador, who fell to South Korea in the other semifinal, which also ended up in 1-0 score. In that game, Ecuador led in shots, 14-10 (6-2 on target) and in time of possession (62 percent to 38 percent), but it was South Korea who got the goal from Jun Choi in the 39th minute. While South Korea and Ukraine head to the finals, Italy and Ecuador will square off on Friday for third place. We have your soccer betting preview of this FIFA match.
Italy vs Ecuador 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Odds & Pick
When: Friday, June 14, 2019, 2:30pm ET Where: Gdynia Stadium, Gdynia, Poland TV: FS1 Radio: None Live Stream: Fox Sports GO Soccer Odds: Ecuador +163 / Italy +156 / Draw +223 / O/U 2 ½ (Over -108, Under -121)The battle for bronze is on today at the #U20WC
@Vivo_Azzurro prevailed in their group stage encounter. Can @FEFecuador settle the score? — FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) June 14, 2019