The U-20 Women’s World Cup continues with a goal-filled atmosphere as the round of 16 draws to a close. Germany and North Korea secured their place in the next round of the tournament yesterday with comprehensive victories.
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At the Metropolitano de Techo stadium, Germany overcame Argentina, which had reached the second phase of the tournament for the first time.. He beat them 5-1 and will now face the United States for a place in the semi-finals, Sunday at 8pm, at Pascual Guerrero.
The Germans took the lead from the first half. They went into the break 4-1 up, thanks to goals from Mathilde Jansen (minute 6), Sophie Nachtgall (24 and 37) and Loreen Bender (26). Argentina had pulled one back with a goal from Delfina Lombardi in the 43rd minute. Cora Zicai then sealed the game in the 69th minute.
Germany vs. Argentina
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Another beating from North Korea
In Medellin, North Korea continued its overwhelming dominance. After beating Argentina 6-2, Costa Rica 9-0 and the Netherlands 2-0 in the group stage, it eliminated Austria from the tournament by beating them 5-2.
Sin Hyang scored twice (3rd and 37th minutes), Kim Kang-Mi scored in the 53rd, Chae Un-Yong in the 74th and Pak Mi Ryong in the 90+2. The Austrians pulled one back with a goal from Valentina Madl in the 11th minute and an own goal from Han Hong-Ryon in the 63rd.
The North Koreans will face Brazil on Sunday at the Atanasio Girardot stadium, starting at 2:30 p.m.
North Korea vs. Austria
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In the second half, at Techo, Japan defeated Nigeria 2-1, with goals from Miyu Matsunaga (minute 33) and Maya Hijikaata (65). Olushola Shobowale (90+1) scored. The Asians will play against Spain.
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