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8 Nations Tournament. The final game on 31 March in Nocera Inferiore against the Netherlands

The Azzurrini lead the rankings on 13 points after wins over Poland, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Switzerland and a draw against England

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

8 Nations Tournament. The final game on 31 March in Nocera Inferiore against the Netherlands

The Stadio San Francesco in Nocera Inferiore will host Italy U20’s seventh and final game in the 8 Nations Tournament. The Azzurrini go into this match against the Netherlands after wins over Poland, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Switzerland and a comeback draw against England, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 CET on 31 March.

Before the Netherlands, Daniele Franceschini’s side will face Germany on 27 March in a decisive match to decide the final standings, with Germany just one point behind the Azzurrini in first place on 13 points.

The Dutch national side are joint second from bottom on five points. Their last clash with Italy came in Holland back on 20 November 2018, a match in the 8 Nations Tournament which the Netherlands won 3-2. Of the five previous meetings between the two nations, Italy hold a record of one win, two defeats and two draws.

Fixtures, results and rankings in the 8 Nations Tournament

5 September: Italy 2-0 Poland

9 September: Czech Republic 0-2 Italy

10 October: Italy 2-2 England

15 October: Portugal 3-4 Italy

18 November: Italy 4-2 Switzerland

27 March: Germany vs. Italy

31 March: Italy vs. Netherlands

Standings: Italy 13 points; Germany 12; England 8; Czech Republic 7; Poland 6; Netherlands and Portugal 5; Switzerland 2.