South Africa sealed their place in the 2017 COSAFA Cup final with Luvuyo Mkatshana the only goal of the game just before half-time.
Lyle Foster scored twice as South Africa beat Mauritius 2-0 in Group B at the COSAFA U20 Championships.
Ritsu Doan scored twice to rescue a draw for Japan in their Group D match against Italy at the U20s World Cup.
Italy, Japan and Portugal advanced to the round of 16 of the Under-20 World Cup on Saturday.
Two goals from Ritsu Doan gave Japan a 2-2 draw with Italy in their Group D clash in Cheonan after Italy went 2-0 ahead within the first seven minutes.
Andrea Favilli crossed from the left for Riccardo Orsolini to volley home from close range, and shortly after Giuseppe Panico got on the end of Francesco Cassata’s hurried free kick to add a second.
Riccardo Orsolini celebrates after scoring for Italy.
Japan spent much of the rest of the half pushing forward…
South Africa ended their participation at the U20s World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Uruguay.
Ricarrdo Orsolini celebrates after opening the scoring for Italy.
Italy kept their hopes of qualification intact with a 2-0 win over South Africa, secured by Ricarrdo Orsolini and Andrea Favilli.
The Italians produced a dominant performance and b…
Japan U20s came from behind to beat South Africa U20s 2-1 at the U20s World Cup in Korea.
Japan U20s came from behind to beat South Africa U20s 2-1 at the U20s World Cup in Korea.
South Africa let a halftime lead slip as they lost 2-1 to Japan in their opening Group D match at the 2017 FIFA Under-20 World Cup on Sunday.
South Africa …