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Kofler and U20: 0-4 defeat against Germany shocks South Tyrol!
On September 9, 2025, the German U20 national team defeated Italy 4-0. A report on the game and players.
Kofler and U20: 0-4 defeat against Germany shocks South Tyrol!
An unfortunate evening for the Italian U20 national team: On September 9, 2025, they were defeated 4-0 in a friendly match by the German U20s. This defeat not only leaves a bitter aftertaste, but also raises questions about the team's current form. A proud part of the team was the 20-year-old defender Raphael Kofler from South Tyrol, who was in the starting line-up and gave his best, but still couldn't prevent Germany from gaining the upper hand.
The first 45 minutes were a real disaster for the Italians. Germany showed their class from the start and set the course for victory with an early goal in the 15th minute by Assan Ouédraogo. Paris Brunner, who made it 2-0 in the 35th minute, and Arijon Ibrahimovic, who made it 3-0 with a penalty just before half-time, ensured that the Italian defense faced major challenges. Germany stayed on the pressure in the second half and was able to increase the lead to 4-0 through Brunner in the 56th minute, which sealed the final result. Sportnews.bz reports that this slap will reverberate for Kofler and his team not only on the pitch, but also in the emotional world.
The current challenges of the U20
The Italian U20 is known for developing young players, but did not show their usual strength in this game. Kofler himself is currently playing for FC Südtirol in Serie B, where his team has four points after two games. Kofler was even able to score a goal in their opening game against Catanzaro, but the defeat against Germany means the team is looking forward to new challenges. The next game against Palermo is next Sunday, where they have to prove themselves and get their heads up again.
Germany, on the other hand, also played in a previous friendly against Italy, which ended 1-1. Marius Wörl scored the first goal in the 45th minute, while Italy equalized in the 58th minute through Volpato. This previous draw shows that the team from Germany can deliver a solid performance that they will now want to take into the next friendly against Poland. Kicker emphasizes that despite the many substitutions and the high temperatures, the draw is not seen as undeserved.
There is a lot at stake in the near future for both Germany and Italy. It remains to be hoped that the Italian U20 will learn from this defeat and go into their next matches stronger. With experience from Serie B, Kofler can certainly help the team find its way back to its old strength.