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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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U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria crumbles against Japan as Netherlands defeats France

U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria crumbles against Japan as Netherlands defeats France

African giant, Nigeria, lost to Japan to disqualify from the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The Super Falconets lost 2-1 at the Round of 16 clash, despite a late fight against the Asians. Goals in either half from Matsunaga and Hijikata were enough for Japan to survive a late Nigeria fightback. The 2018 champions

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea DPR and Germany advances into the quarter-finals after resounding wins

U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea DPR and Germany advances into the quarter-finals after resounding wins

Korea DPR dominated Austria to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The Asian champions had a resounding 5-2 victory as ten-woman Austria were eliminated in Medellin. The Koreans made it 22 goals in just four matches at the tournament It took them just three minutes to get going as

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Caicedo leads host to next round as USA defeats neighbour to advance
  • Columbia
  • September 12, 2024
  • 3 min read

U20 Women’s World Cup: Caicedo leads host to next round as USA defeats neighbour to advance

Columbia progressed to the quarter finals of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup as they won Korea Republic 2-1. The hosts’ star forward, Linda Caicedo settled the tight clash with a decisive second half strike. The 19-year-old Real Madrid phenomenon, who have represented her nation at all levels, stepped up when her nation needed

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