Youth Championship Info: Roundup

Buckery · 06-25-05, 09:37 AM

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/socce...p_x.htm?csp=34

Brazil, Morocco reach semis at World Youth Championship
UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — Defending champion Brazil ousted Germany 2-1 in extra time and Morocco upset Italy in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of the World Youth Championship on Friday.
Morocco tied Italy 2-2 through 120 minutes before goalkeeper Mohammed Bourkadi stopped two penalties in the shootout. He also saved two during the game to lead his team to the semifinals for the first time.

In Tilburg, Brazil's standout defender Rafael scored the winner in the 99th minute.

Brazil, seeking its record fifth title, was not impressive on offense for most of the match but had enough to earn a semifinal berth against either Spain or Argentina. Morocco will face either the Netherlands or Nigeria.

Watch the Spanish side in this tourney, they thrive on offense... Brazil are always the favorite but this year Spain looks to be a large threat.

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Buckery SCI Soccer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,533	Youth Championship Info: Roundup http://www.usatoday.com/sports/socce...p_x.htm?csp=34 Brazil, Morocco reach semis at World Youth Championship UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — Defending champion Brazil ousted Germany 2-1 in extra time and Morocco upset Italy in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of the World Youth Championship on Friday. Morocco tied Italy 2-2 through 120 minutes before goalkeeper Mohammed Bourkadi stopped two penalties in the shootout. He also saved two during the game to lead his team to the semifinals for the first time. In Tilburg, Brazil's standout defender Rafael scored the winner in the 99th minute. Brazil, seeking its record fifth title, was not impressive on offense for most of the match but had enough to earn a semifinal berth against either Spain or Argentina. Morocco will face either the Netherlands or Nigeria. Watch the Spanish side in this tourney, they thrive on offense... Brazil are always the favorite but this year Spain looks to be a large threat. B __________________ It's about winning, not being greedy Follow my Soccer & Tennis plays: http://www.sportscapperisland.com/fo...occer-betting/ GL!
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