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Korea DPR wins U-17 Women’s World Cup, edge Spain on penalties

Korea DPR wins U-17 Women’s World Cup, edge Spain on penalties

Korea DPR are champions of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic, defeating Spain 4-3 on penalty shootout. The North Koreans came from a second half deficit to defeat Spain and win a record third FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Asians converted four of five penalties, as goalkeeper Pak Ju-gyong made a

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U17 Women’s World Cup: USA claims third-place with comfortable win over England

U17 Women’s World Cup: USA claims third-place with comfortable win over England

USA U-17 women defeated England 3-0 in the third-place match at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Goals from Kennedy Fuller, Ainsley McCammon and Maddie Padelski paced USA to victory over England in Dominican Republic. The victory marked the first time since 2008 that USA finished on the podium at the competition. Losing a

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U17 Women’s World Cup: North Korea defeats Poland, advances to semis

U17 Women’s World Cup: North Korea defeats Poland, advances to semis

A first half strike from joint adidas Golden Boot leader Choe Rim-jong secured Korea DPR’s quarter-final victory over Poland. The win advances the Koreans to the semi finals of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic. Korea DPR took just a quarter of an hour to break the Polish backline, who haven’t conceded

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U17 Women’s World Cup: USA dumps Nigeria to qualify for semis

U17 Women’s World Cup: USA dumps Nigeria to qualify for semis

Kennedy Fuller and Kimmi Ascanio’s goals gifted USA a win over Nigeria, into the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. In a rematch of their 2022 edition quarter-final loss to the African giant, USA avenged the loss to advance. The win makes it the first time USA qualifies to the semi-finals since the

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U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria defeats hosts nation to top the group, set up USA quarters

U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria defeats hosts nation to top the group, set up USA quarters

The Flamingoes of Nigeria defeated Dominican Republic 1-0, courtesy of a late wonder goal from Shakirat Moshood. The host nation displayed solid defense but later fell to a late goal, as the Flamingos set up a second straight quarterfinal clash with USA. Goalkeeper Jaylene Rondon also had the Dominican Republic on course for their second

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