Members of the team from Serbia celebrate with the trophy and supporters after they defeated Brazil in the final of the U20 Soccer World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, June 20, 2015. REUTERS/Carlos Sarraf
BELGRADE (Reuters) - A brave Serbian outfit which won the Under-20 World Cup with a shock 2-1 win over Brazil in New Zealand on Saturday can become a major force at senior level, coach Veljko Paunovic said.
Making their maiden appearance as an independent nation, Serbia delighted their fans in Auckland's North Harbour Stadium and thousands back home after Nemanja Maksimovic scored a late extra-time winner.
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