<p>Tournament-leading goal-scorer Cesare Casadei added yet another goal to his kitty and led Italy to the FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinals with a 3-1 win over Colombia, at San Juan Stadium, here.</p>.<p>With Saturday's win Italy booked a semifinal spot for the third consecutive U-20 World Cup. Casadei became Italy's all-time top scorer in U-20 World Cup history with six goals, surpassing Riccardo Orsolini, who scored five in 2017.</p>.<p>Italy will face either Korea Republic or Nigeria in the semifinal on Thursday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/france-crashes-out-at-under-20-world-cup-england-secures-top-of-group-1222910.html" target="_blank">France crashes out at Under-20 World Cup, England secures top of group</a></strong></p>.<p>Casadei headed in the opening goal from Tommaso Baldanzi's corner kick to give Italy an early boost. He then turned provider for the latter, cushioning a header perfectly in Baldanzi's path to double the lead.</p>.<p>Shortly after half-time, Baldanzi added another assist to his name, cutting back for Francesco Esposito to score with a flicked finish.</p>.<p>Jhojan Torres gave Colombia a lifeline with a superb curling effort from just outside Italy's penalty area, but it proved to be a mere consolation.</p>
<p>Tournament-leading goal-scorer Cesare Casadei added yet another goal to his kitty and led Italy to the FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinals with a 3-1 win over Colombia, at San Juan Stadium, here.</p>.<p>With Saturday's win Italy booked a semifinal spot for the third consecutive U-20 World Cup. Casadei became Italy's all-time top scorer in U-20 World Cup history with six goals, surpassing Riccardo Orsolini, who scored five in 2017.</p>.<p>Italy will face either Korea Republic or Nigeria in the semifinal on Thursday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/france-crashes-out-at-under-20-world-cup-england-secures-top-of-group-1222910.html" target="_blank">France crashes out at Under-20 World Cup, England secures top of group</a></strong></p>.<p>Casadei headed in the opening goal from Tommaso Baldanzi's corner kick to give Italy an early boost. He then turned provider for the latter, cushioning a header perfectly in Baldanzi's path to double the lead.</p>.<p>Shortly after half-time, Baldanzi added another assist to his name, cutting back for Francesco Esposito to score with a flicked finish.</p>.<p>Jhojan Torres gave Colombia a lifeline with a superb curling effort from just outside Italy's penalty area, but it proved to be a mere consolation.</p>