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Mexico Claim U-17 Women’s World Cup Bronze on Penalties as Murrieta Shines

FIFA awarded the goalkeeper the Golden Glove after decisive saves capped a tournament that ended with North Korea lifting a record-extending fourth title.

Y vencen a las cariocas con mucha categoría.
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¡De México para el mundo! FIFA se rinde ante Valentina por su actuación en el Mundial Sub 17
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Overview

  • Mexico beat Brazil 3-1 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in the third-place match at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium.
  • Kaylane put Brazil ahead in the 78th minute before a 90+5 own goal by Evelin sent the game to penalties.
  • Valentina Murrieta saved two penalties in the shootout and produced a late goal-line stop, finishing the tournament with four clean sheets and five penalty saves.
  • Coach Miguel Gamero’s side secured Mexico’s second-best result at this level after the 2018 runner-up finish.
  • North Korea defeated the Netherlands 3-0 in the final, with goals from Kim Won-Sim, Pak Rye-Yong and Ui-Gyong Ri, to clinch a fourth U-17 women’s crown.