A flawless group stage for the Italian Under-21 national team, which closed the first half of the World Championship in Jiangmen, China, with five wins in as many matches.

Coach Fanizza’s Azzurri started with a resounding victory over Indonesia, before also securing 100% victories against Ukraine, France, Tunisia, and finally Argentina, finishing top of Group D with a perfect 15 points.

Scaligeri center Marco Valbusa made his competition debut against Tunisia, coming on as a substitute and also scoring a point in attack. Now, the Azzurrini await the round of 16 match against South Korea, who finished fourth in Group B, scheduled for tomorrow, August 27th.