Serbia won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2015. This was a significant achievement for the Serbian national under-20 football team. The tournament was held in New Zealand from May 30 to June 20, 2015.
In the final match, Serbia defeated Brazil 2-1 in extra time. The winning goal was scored by Nemanja Maksimović in the 118th minute of the match. This victory marked Serbia’s first FIFA World Cup title at any level as an independent nation.
Some key points about Serbia’s victory:
- The team was coached by Veljko Paunović.
- Mali Dobojlija was the top scorer for Serbia in the tournament with 4 goals.
- Predrag Rajković, Serbia’s goalkeeper, won the Golden Glove award as the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
- Serbia’s route to the final included victories over Hungary, Mexico, and the United States in the knockout stages.
This triumph was celebrated as a major accomplishment for Serbian football and highlighted the country’s strong youth development programs.
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