The U21 UEFA Europa League Group D will feature a showdown between France U21 and Italy U21. Both teams are strong and favorites to qualify for the tournament, so it's not likely that they'll be able to make it out of the tournament together in this group. (Live on Now 630 at 2:45 a.m. Friday)
France's record in the U21 European Cup is not bad. In the past 10 times they have participated in the final week, they have made it to the quarterfinals six times, with one winner and one runner-up, and they also made it to the last eight last year, so they are regarded as contenders for the Cup. Their fellow stars are all over Europe's top five leagues, with midfielder Kafran Durin being the second son of 1998 World Cup winner Durin, and young Durin himself being a big footballer, who has been demoted to lead the team this time around to show his determination. Before the match, they participated in an international U23 tournament to challenge a team two years older, but still managed to make it to the quarterfinals, so there is no doubt about their form.
Italy U20 has just reached the final of the U20 World Cup, but they were defeated by Uruguay U20 and finished second. It's the turn of the U21 team to play in the UEFA Europa League, so naturally, they can't afford to be worse than their younger brothers. Italy U21 has only missed the final week of the U21 European Cup twice in the past, and has been the regular winner for 5 times. Last year, they also made it to the last 8, and this year's key players include midfielder Sindo Donnelly and center back Scarponi, etc. They have beaten Serbia U21 and Ukraine U21 in two friendly matches earlier this year, so they definitely won't pardon France U21.
broadcast schedule
Friday 00:00 U21 European Cup Czech U21 Vs England U21
Friday 00:00 U21 Euro Cup Germany U21 vs Israel U21
Friday 00:00 U21 Euro Cup Norway U21 vs Switzerland U21
Friday 2:45am U21 European Cup France U21 Vs Italy U21
