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Korea DPR wins FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, claims third title

Korea DPR wins FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, claims third title

  Korea DPR defeated Japan by a lone goal to clinch the trophy, making history with a third title. First half goal from impressive 17-year-old starlet Choe Il-son, gave them the match-winner against their fellow Asian. The North Koreans dominated from start to finish in Bogota, but were limited to just a goal, which was

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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: 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: Debutant Austria progresses to knockout, Japan outclasses Cameroon
  • Austria
  • September 6, 2024
  • 3 min read

U20 Women’s World Cup: Debutant Austria progresses to knockout, Japan outclasses Cameroon

Japan impressed again as they saw off Ghana to a 4-1 victory, to qualify for the round of 16 of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The Japanese made it two wins in two games at the tournament, after defeating New Zealand and Ghana. The Young Nadeshiko outclassed the physical Ghanaians with much pressure

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Japan scores seven, Ghana loses to Austria

U20 Women’s World Cup: Japan scores seven, Ghana loses to Austria

Japan thrashed New Zealand 7-0  to begin their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with their biggest win ever. Doubles from Maya Hijikata (16 & 38), Chinari Sasai (41 & 90+1), with singles from Aemu Oyama (45), Shinomi Koyama (60) and Miku Hayama (75), gave Japan the victory. Japan joined Brazil and Korea DPR in statement

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