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U20 Women’s World Cup: USA finish third-place, defeats Netherlands

U20 Women’s World Cup: USA finish third-place, defeats Netherlands

USA finished the tournament in third place as they won Netherlands 2-1, to claim the bronze medal. First half goal from Ally Sentnor  and a Nayomi Buikema own goal in the 120 minute, gave the Americans the victory. Robine Lacroix equaliser had the third-place match heading for penalties before the late own goal won it

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U20 Women World Cup: Asian showdown as Japan and Korea DPR locks horn for final

U20 Women World Cup: Asian showdown as Japan and Korea DPR locks horn for final

Japan defeated Netherlands 2-0 while Korea DPR topped USA by a lone goal to set up an all-Asian final on Sunday. The 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final will be a rematch of the 2024 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup final. Japan will be hoping to take their revenge having lost 2-1 in the

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea DPR defeats Brazil to advance to the semis

U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea DPR defeats Brazil to advance to the semis

Korea DPR defeated Brazil by a lone goal to advance to the semi-finals of the 2024 U20 Women’s World Cup. Chae Un-yong’s early second half goal proved enough to push Korea DPR past a tough Brazilian defence. The North Koreans enjoyed a commanding performance against their Brazilian counterparts in the quarter-finals at Medellin, Columbia. However,

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U20 Women’s World Cup: USA edges Germany in thrilling quarter finals clash

U20 Women’s World Cup: USA edges Germany in thrilling quarter finals clash

USA completed a stunning comeback against Germany to progress to the semi finals of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. With two goals down in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time, USA struck in the 98th and 99th minutes to reach the penalty shoot out. The Americans however defeated Germany 3-1 on penalties to

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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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