Brazil, Japan, Spain and the Netherlands fill the places for the U-20 Women's World Cup
August 22 - Brazil, Spain, Japan and the Netherlands have all booked their places in the semi-finals of the U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica after dramatic and often strained.
The Brazilians and Spain kept a clean sheet but had to work hard for their ticket to the last four.
In an all-South American quarter-final, Brazil got the better of Colombia, but the breakthrough came from the penalty spot when Tarciane converted in the 26th minute. His strike proved to be the game winner with Colombian keeper Natalia Gilardo making a number of fine saves to deny a second Brazilian goal.
"Keeping a clean sheet in a game like this allows you to come out on top," Brazil coach Jonas Urias said after wild sideline celebrations after the final whistle.
>"It was the kind of game where you get a goal from a penalty or a set piece and thanks to us keeping things tight at the other end, we ended up rewriting the history books and securing our place in the World Cup Semi-Finals. That's how important it is not to give in."
The Brazilian defense are yet to concede a goal in the tournament and Urias' side will look to protect that record against top-flight Japan, who beat France three times to advance 5-3 at the shoot to the net. Having scored in every game they have played in the tournament so far, Japan maintain an unbeaten record in the last four.
Inma Gabarro scored Spain's only goal in a 1-0 win over Mexico. Spain dominated the ball, but Mexico still managed to create a few chances.
"We enjoyed some spells where we created good chances. Honestly, I don't think it was our best performance, but we were effective there," Spain coach Pedro Lopez said.< /p>
"We now have the chance to enjoy the tournament until August 28, with two more matches to come. This is an amazing opportunity for players to be involved in two matches at this level and compete among the four best teams in the world."
In an all-European semi-final, they will face the Netherlands, who eliminated Africa's last representative, Nigeria. In the 11th minute, Zera Hulswit gave the Dutch the lead with a Marco Van Basten-style strike before Ziva Henry doubled the team's lead, pounced on a Nigerian defensive error just after the half-hour mark. game.
The semi-finals will be played on Thursday and the winners will advance to the final on Sunday.
Contact the author of this story at moc.l1661217465labto1661217465ofdlr1661217465owedi1661217465sni@i1661217465tnuk.1661217465ardni1661217465mas1661217465
August 22 - Brazil, Spain, Japan and the Netherlands have all booked their places in the semi-finals of the U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica after dramatic and often strained.
The Brazilians and Spain kept a clean sheet but had to work hard for their ticket to the last four.
In an all-South American quarter-final, Brazil got the better of Colombia, but the breakthrough came from the penalty spot when Tarciane converted in the 26th minute. His strike proved to be the game winner with Colombian keeper Natalia Gilardo making a number of fine saves to deny a second Brazilian goal.
"Keeping a clean sheet in a game like this allows you to come out on top," Brazil coach Jonas Urias said after wild sideline celebrations after the final whistle.
>"It was the kind of game where you get a goal from a penalty or a set piece and thanks to us keeping things tight at the other end, we ended up rewriting the history books and securing our place in the World Cup Semi-Finals. That's how important it is not to give in."
The Brazilian defense are yet to concede a goal in the tournament and Urias' side will look to protect that record against top-flight Japan, who beat France three times to advance 5-3 at the shoot to the net. Having scored in every game they have played in the tournament so far, Japan maintain an unbeaten record in the last four.
Inma Gabarro scored Spain's only goal in a 1-0 win over Mexico. Spain dominated the ball, but Mexico still managed to create a few chances.
"We enjoyed some spells where we created good chances. Honestly, I don't think it was our best performance, but we were effective there," Spain coach Pedro Lopez said.< /p>
"We now have the chance to enjoy the tournament until August 28, with two more matches to come. This is an amazing opportunity for players to be involved in two matches at this level and compete among the four best teams in the world."
In an all-European semi-final, they will face the Netherlands, who eliminated Africa's last representative, Nigeria. In the 11th minute, Zera Hulswit gave the Dutch the lead with a Marco Van Basten-style strike before Ziva Henry doubled the team's lead, pounced on a Nigerian defensive error just after the half-hour mark. game.
The semi-finals will be played on Thursday and the winners will advance to the final on Sunday.
Contact the author of this story at moc.l1661217465labto1661217465ofdlr1661217465owedi1661217465sni@i1661217465tnuk.1661217465ardni1661217465mas1661217465
What's Your Reaction?
