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U20 Women’s World Cup: Japan gets revenge over Spain, knocks out defending champions

U20 Women’s World Cup: Japan gets revenge over Spain, knocks out defending champions

Japan defeated Spain 1-0, to advance to the semi finals of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Hiromi Yoneda scored in extra time to pave the way for Japan’s quarter-final triumph over defending champions Spain. The Asians got their revenge in a rematch of both the 2018 and 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals.

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Netherlands knocks out hosts to reach last 4

U20 Women’s World Cup: Netherlands knocks out hosts to reach last 4

Netherlands defeated Columbia 3-0 on penalties to send the hosts nation out of the FIFA U2o Women’s World Cup. The resilient Dutch side twice came back from deficits, got two penalty saves from Femke Liefting to eliminate Colombia. They survived  a dramatic clash with the hosts as the match was filled with tension.  However, it

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Yamal steers Barcelona to a revenge win over Girona

Yamal steers Barcelona to a revenge win over Girona

Barcelona starlet, Lamine Yamal scores brace as Barcelona won 4-1 against Girona to stay top. The teenager’s double, plus second-half goals by Dani Olmo and Pedri, led Barcelona to their fifth straight league victory. Barça dominated from start to finish as they kept their lead over Real Madrid at four points. They are the only

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Gallagher and Alvarez scores first goals as Atletico defeats Valencia

Gallagher and Alvarez scores first goals as Atletico defeats Valencia

Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez both scored their first Atletico Madrid goals as Diego Simone’s side defeated Valencia 3-0. Diego Simone’s side enjoyed a perfect return to La Liga in a dominant home win over Valencia. Los Rojiblancos remained unbeaten in league games this season. Atletico Madrid dominated the play from the start and were

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Vinicius and Mbappe score penalties in Madrid away win over Sociedad

Vinicius and Mbappe score penalties in Madrid away win over Sociedad

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior scored penalties to help Real Madrid earn a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad. Real Madrid secured the win after been denied repeatedly by the woodwork to get their third win in La Liga. Vinicius put the visitors ahead in the 58th minute after an unnecessary handball by Sergio Gómez. The

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