Italy presses high to gain control in the Czech Republic’s three-quarters of the field. However, the team in white remains well positioned on their side of the field and Italy fails to break the deadlock despite their efforts.

The game remains tight on the pitch, with both teams trying to control the ball to gain dominance on the field and push back their opponents. We’ll see if  the game opens up in the final stretch. Its seems difficult to se a open match.

Overall, the game remains locked in midfield with Italy attacking down the wings and the Czech Republic putting more pressure on Italy’s build-up play, making it difficult for them to find the same passing combinations.

Italy attacked down the left wing at full speed and sent a cross into the box, which went long as several players joined the attack. The Czech Republic defense stood firm and watched the ball sail past the six-yard box.

Italy attacked down the left wing at full speed and sent a cross into the box, which went long as several players joined the attack. The Czech Republic defense stood firm and watched the ball sail past the six-yard box.

The referee reviewed the VAR and determined that there was no direct contact between the Checa player and the Italian, as he touched the ball first and the Azzurri player fell forward due to inertia, but it was not considered a foul.

Minute 17Another corner kick for the Czech Republic to the far post, but no one was there to finish it off. Italy recovers, coming out at full speed and earning a corner kick. Foul in the area by the Czech Republic and they go to VAR review for a possible penalty.

Corner kick for Italy on the left wing, a team that has played extraordinary defense. The Czech Republic managed to recover the ball and break out at speed. Now the Czech Republic wins a corner kick that is cleared by the Italian defense, but they are unable to retain possession.

The match remains tight in midfield overall, with Italy slightly more persistent than their opponents, finding it easier to penetrate the opposition’s lines. For their part, the Czech Republic are trying to win the ball with long passes and medium to high pressure.

The Czech goalkeeper came out to prevent Inacio from scoring in a play where the Italian striker shot from close range, almost opening the scoring. The Czech goalkeeper made a save that almost saw his goal fall. The Czech Republic responded with a long-range shot that ended up in the hands of the Italian goalkeeper.

 In their last 5 matches, the Czech Republic U-17 team has averaged 3.60 goals scored per game, showing considerable offensive strength.
Goal Trend: A trend for both teams is the high probability of goals: trends indicate that it is likely that more than 2.5 goals will be scored in the match.

Qatar, the tournament’s host city. Specifically, it is played at Aspire Zone – Field 1 (Field 1 – Mohammed Ghanim). This match corresponds to the First Round (or group stage/knockout stage, depending on the exact format and the source that calls it “bracket 11”).

Both teams had some doubts, but both had a very good group stage, so we expect a close match in which at least one goal will be scored by each team. We hope you enjoy the broadcast we will be bringing you on the VAVEL platform.

The Czech Republic will attempt to cause an upset and defeat Italy, who are the favorites on paper. The Czech team is coming off a comeback after a modest first stage, where they managed to qualify for the next round.
Stefan de Groot Second assistant

He is undoubtedly Italy’s star player. According to FIFA, he is one of the stars of the World Cup at 17. The player will be looking to shine as he has done throughout the tournament to try to get Italy through to the next round.

These two teams played a friendly match in March, with the Italian side winning by a narrow margin thanks to a goal from Copelli in the 23rd minute, so both teams are familiar with each other. Probably we will have a though match.

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As for the U-17 World Cup, their performance has been limited: in the past, they have reached the group stage when they have participated.
Their current coach is Pavel Drsek.  Now they seems to have a more competitrive squad.

Italy arrives with a tradition of youth development based on structured academies, significant investment from clubs such as Juventus, Inter, and Atalanta, and a tactical approach focused on discipline, quick transitions, and defensive solidity, even in the lower divisions.

For the match between Italy and the Czech Republic, the referee is yet to be confirmed. According to official sources, it is still unknown who will referee the match, so we will update you with the information as soon as we know.

In FIFA’s official preview of the 2025 U-17 World Cup match, there is no mention of any previous World Cup clashes between the two teams, suggesting that they may not have faced each other before in this competition.

Italy participated in the UEFA qualifying phase for the Under-17 European Championship. In that phase (Round 2, League A), Italy was in Group A1 alongside Croatia, Ukraine, and Slovakia. Italy was placed in Group A of the 2025 Under-17 World Cup alongside Qatar (host), South Africa, and Bolivia. FIFA

The Aspire Dome is an indoor sports complex located in Qatar. It is located at the Aspire Academy in Al Rayyan and has the capacity to host 13 different sporting events simultaneously in an air-conditioned venue, as well as a regulation-size indoor soccer field. Aspire Dome was one of the venues of the 2006 Asian Games and the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships. In 2018, Aspire Dome also hosted the 2018 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. In 2027, Aspire Dome will host matches for the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The Aspire Dome is one of the largest and most advanced indoor sports complexes in the world. It is located within the Aspire Zone—also known as Doha Sports City—in Doha, Qatar, an area designed for high-performance sports, research, and athletic talent development. Opened in 2005, the Dome has established itself as an international benchmark thanks to its multifunctional infrastructure and its capacity to host world-class competitions.
The venue stands out for its fully cover

Hello to all our dear VAVEL readers.

Welcome to the live broadcast of the match between Italy U17 and the Czech Republic, corresponding to the round of 16 of the U17 World Cup in Chile. The match will be played at the Aspire Academy – Field 1, in Doha, Qatar, at 10:00 a.m. (CDMX). My name is Ricardo Chávez, and I will be bringing you all the excitement of this match, as well as live score updates here on VAVEL.