As the South Korea Under-20 National Team (U-20) soccer team, led by head coach Kim Eun-joong (44), attempts to reach the finals for the second consecutive time, the “Red Devils” will gather at Gwanghwamun Square to cheer them on.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced on the 7th that “Seoul will hold a group street cheer at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul at 6 a.m. on the 9th to support Kim Eun-jung-ho, who will play against Italy with the ‘Red Devils’.”
Kim will play against Italy in the quarterfinals 메이저사이트 of the 2022 FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina at the Estadio Ciudad de La Plata in La Plata, Argentina on June 9. A victory would send Korea to its second consecutive final.
Kim defeated France (2-1) and drew with Honduras (2-2) and Gambia (0-0) in the group stage. They then defeated Ecuador (3-2) and Nigeria (1-0) to reach the quarterfinals. They made history with their “silly football,” which utilized solid organization and quick counterattacking play. They will now look to continue that trend and reach the final.
Their opponent, Italy, is a “European powerhouse” who breezed through the group stage with wins over Brazil (3-2) and the Dominican Republic (3-0). They reached the semifinals with back-to-back wins over England (2-1) and Colombia (3-1). Their trademark stingy defense, coupled with Cesare Cassaday (20-Reading) leading the attack with six goals and two assists, makes them the No. 1 team to watch.
