Uruguay beat Israel 1-0 on Thursday to advance to its third Under-20 World Cup ultimate.

Target man Anderson Duarte scored the one purpose of the match within the Argentinian metropolis of La Plata within the 61st minute from shut vary.

Uruguay’s opponent in Sunday’s ultimate might be recognized later Thursday, when Italy and South Korea face off.

The semifinal was determined by one of many few alternatives both crew had in the course of the match.

Israel goalkeeper Tomer Zarfati deflected a shot by Alan Matturro and it hit his left submit, however Duarte was faster than the Israeli defenders to place the ball at the back of the web.

After the purpose, Israel had few alternatives to equalize within the remaining half-hour.

PHOTOS: Uruguay beats Israel 1-0 to succeed in Under-20 World Cup ultimate

Uruguay additionally reached event ultimate in 1997 and 2013. The Celeste misplaced these to Argentina and France, respectively.

Israel, which is taking part in within the competitors for the primary time, will play the third-place match Sunday in opposition to the shedding crew of the opposite semifinal.

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