The U15 national team is aiming for victory today in a tournament that Slovenia has won three times so far. In the grand final, the opponent will be Austria
Photo: Nogometna zveza Slovenije
In the town of Gradišče ob Soči in Italy, just a stone’s throw from the border with Slovenia, the under-15 national team will today attempt to clinch the top spot at the prestigious Torneo delle Nazioni tournament. Slovenia has previously won this tournament in the years 2014, 2016, and 2018. In this year’s final, their opponent will be Austria, aiming for their first victory in the mentioned tournament, where many successful footballers have played in the past.
In the Torneo delle Nazioni tournament, players like Jude Bellingham, Mateo Kovačić, Moise Kean, Nicolo Barella, Sebastian Giovinco, Mattia Destro, Timothy Weah, Stephan El Shaarawy, Alessandro Romagnoli, Emil Audero, Alberto Paloschi, and many others have showcased their talents. This year, young Slovenian players stand out, led by coach Boštjan Kreft. Slovenia defeated Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the group stage, followed by a 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic. In the semifinals, they triumphed over South Korea with a score of 1-0.
Austria drew 1-1 against Wales in their first match and then defeated Norway 2-1 in the second. In the semifinals, they faced Ireland, the defending champions, and secured a 1-0 victory. The grand final will kick off at 6:00 PM.
The colors of Slovenia in this prestigious tournament are defended by Miha Matjašec (Mura), Blaž Kovač (Mura), Maj Blažic (Mura), Aleksej Šutalo (Koper), Tian Mačak (Koper), Deen Okanović (Dinamo Zagreb/CRO), Tristan Kotar (Ilirija), Jaka Robin (Aluminij), Artem Grom (Bravo), Nik Deisinger (Celje), Maj Pirc (Domžale), Luk Rus (Domžale), Viktor Božić (Domžale), Luka Karapetrović (Domžale), David Jereb (Domžale), Lan Črešnik (Maribor), Timon Kikec (Maribor), Tian Nai Koren (Maribor), Luka Kokol (Maribor), Tai Primc (Maribor), Filip Slana (Maribor), Chris Jazbar (Wolfsberger).
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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