U23: Puljić and Idele feature in the final round of the UEFA U19 EURO group stage

The UEFA European Under-19 Championship group stage came to an end with Croatia's victory over Serbia and Italy's narrow defeat to Ukraine.

Both Nerazzurri players involved in the tournament featured for their national teams. Idele came on in the 90+1st minute for Italy, while Puljić played the full match for Croatia.

With this victory, Croatia moved level with Italy on four points in Group B but secured a place in the semi-finals as runners-up thanks to a superior goal difference.

Matches and results

Javison IDELE – Italy U19

• 29 June, Caernarfon: Italy 2-0 Serbia | Idele came on in the 62nd minute and provided an assist
• 2 July, Caernarfon: Croatia 0-0 Italy | Idele came on in the 90+2nd minute
• 5 July, Bangor: Ukraine 1-0 Italy | Idele came on in the 90+1st minute

Ljubo PULJIĆ – Croatia U19

• 29 June, Bangor: Croatia 1-3 Ukraine | Puljić played the full match
• 2 July, Caernarfon: Croatia 0-0 Italy | Puljić played the full match
• 5 July, Caernarfon: Serbia 0-3 Croatia | Puljić played the full match