U20 Elite League set to resume: the Stadio Benito Stirpe to host the match between Italy and Portugal
The venue for the game taking place on 12 October was confirmed by the FIGC today.Tuesday, August 24, 2021
On 12 October, the Stadio Benito Stripe in Frosinone will play host to the match between the Under-20 National Team and their Portuguese counterparts. A traditionally great showdown, the match against Portugal will be Italy’s third match of the U20 Elite League: prior to this, the Azzurrini will face Poland in Lomza on Thursday 2 September and England away from home on 7 October. Meanwhile, in between these two fixtures, a friendly against Serbia is scheduled for 6 September in Castel di Sangro.
After a long pause in action due to the pandemic, the Elite League is resuming, with the following teams involved alongside Italy: Portugal, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Norway. The latter two have replaced Switzerland and the Netherlands, who took part in the last edition.