Infantino watches as Spain wins Women’s Under-20 World Cup in penalty shootout with North Korea
ŁÓDŹ, Poland (AP) — Spain added to its burgeoning haul of global soccer titles after winning the Women’s Under-20 World Cup on Sunday. Goalkeeper Laia López saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout win over defending champion North Korea in the final. FIFA President Gianni Infantino watched in Łódź, Poland as López saved spot kicks from Choe Yon-a and Pak Il-Sim in the shootout after the game had…
Spain claimed victory in the Women’s Under-20 World Cup on Sunday, clinching the trophy after a thrilling penalty shootout win against defending champions North Korea. Spain's goalkeeper, Laia López, was instrumental in the win as she saved two penalties, including those from Choe Yon-a and Pak Il-Sim, in a 4-3 shootout. The match ended 0-0 after extra time, prompting FIFA President Gianni Infantino to watch the final in Łódź, Poland.
Spain defender Silvia Cristobal expressed her joy, saying, "We’ve dreamed of being here and lifting this long-awaited trophy since we were little." This marks Spain's second Women’s Under-20 World Cup title, following their triumph in 2022. North Korea made history by becoming the first team not to concede a single goal in a Women’s Under-20 World Cup tournament.
Coach Han Chol-Hak expressed pride in his players, stating, "All of our players were crying and that really broke my heart. So I tried to comfort them." In the bronze medal match, Colombia emerged victorious over Italy, winning 4-3 on penalties.
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