AUTO PLAY
He is the figure of the Colombian National Team in the U-20 World Cup.
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Colombia qualified for the quarterfinals of the U-20 Women’s World Cup as first in Group B by drawing 2-2 with New Zealand, in a duel where the goals and class were provided by the player Linda Caycedo.
Linda, 17 years old, and who has just been chosen as the best player in the Copa América for seniors, already dazzles in the U-20 World Cup with her performances, her speed and, now, with her great goals.
The first was scored after masterfully placing the ball and kicking a right foot from outside the area that hit the post.
In the second, Caicedo left her marker behind, with a spectacular touch, to face the New Zealand goalkeeper and beat her from below.
Fifa accolades
The fifa He dedicated a special space to her by highlighting Linda’s performance, even comparing her to other stars of women’s soccer, in other editions of the World Cup.
They put her at the level of the Brazilian legend Marta, and the American Megan Rapinoe.
“Linda Caicedo is the factory of Colombian emotions. People continue to rave about Marta’s performances at Canada 2002, Megan Rapinoe at Thailand 2004 and Alex Popp at Germany 2010. They will surely do the same in the years to come with Linda Caicedo in Costa Rica. The 17-year-old decorated another electrifying performance with a brace that included a goal from the tournament’s contender,” FIFA said.
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