Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
THE DAY REPLAYED — Asian representatives DPR Korea and Japan had plenty of reason to celebrate on the final day of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016. Despite falling behind to France in the final, the North Koreans managed to turn a compelling match in their favour to become world champions for the second time since 2006. Meanwhile Japan emerged victorious over USA, securing another third-place finish after recording the same result in 2012.
Results
Match for third place
USA 0-1 Japan
Final
DPR Korea 3-1 France
Goal of the day
USA 0-1 Japan (Mami Ueno 87')
Despite firing 29 shots goalwards during the match for third place, the Japanese had to wait until the 87th minute before substitute Mami Ueno broke the deadlock and scored the winner. After picking up the ball on the left side of the penalty area, the striker demonstrated excellent awareness and technical skill to loop a shot over Casey Murphy and into the far corner.
Despite putting in an exceptional shift between the posts, the American goalkeeper could do little but watch helplessly as the delicate lob floated beyond her reach. The strike also ensured that Ueno received the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goalscorer.
Memorable moments
Between heaven and hell: Kim Phyong-hwa experienced every emotion football has to offer within the space of a few minutes. With the scores tied at 1-1, the unmarked DPR Korea midfielder missed a gilt-edged opportunity to give her team the lead from short range, before making amends with a headed goal just a few minutes later.
Geyoro's flash of genius: "I’ve got to take more shots,” Grace Geyoro told FIFA.com ahead of the final. “Everyone tells me I should, but then I don’t think of it later. Although I’ve got a good shot, the thought never crosses my mind during matches.” In a moment of inspiration in the 17th minute of the final, the France midfielder finally tried her luck and put Les Bleuettes ahead.
Orange lights the way forward: The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup ended today in Papua New Guinea with a strong message to end violence against women and girls. At the final, a campaign was highlighted to stop this pandemic, which affects 1 in 3 women and girls worldwide. Stadium screens illuminated with videos and messages to raise awareness. A culmination of FIFA’s efforts throughout the tournament with its Red Card campaign to end violence, the pre-match ceremony was organized in collaboration with UN Women and part of the “Orange the World” initiative under the umbrella of the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign. The colour orange is used as a symbol of a brighter future, free from violence against women and girls.
Remembering Chapecoense: A minute’s silence was held before both matches in tribute to the victims of Monday’s tragic plane crash involving Brazilian club Associação Chapecoense de Futebol, while players from all four teams wore black armbands.
FAN-tastic atmosphere: Fans in Port Moresby were once again on top form for the final day of the U-20 Women’s World Cup. Colourful supporters packed out the National Football Stadium and created an impressive atmosphere, while the Fan Zone at the Vision City Mega Mall was bursting at the seams as a vast crowd gathered in front of the big screen to noisily celebrate this festival of football.
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