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Mexico Win Bronze on Penalties at U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco as North Korea Lift Fourth Crown

Goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta earned FIFA’s Golden Glove after producing five penalty saves in a tournament of late drama.

penales La portera del América fue la gran figura del Tri Femenil Sub-17 al atajar dos penales frente a Brasil y conquistar el tercer lugar del Mundial. (Fotos: @Miseleccionfem)
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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, forced by a stoppage-time own goal from Evelin at the Estadio Olímpico de Rabat.
  • Valentina Murrieta saved two penalties in the decider and totaled five penalty saves across the tournament, with Fernanda Monroy converting the clincher.
  • The bronze is Mexico’s second all-time podium in the event, following their runner-up finish in 2018.
  • North Korea defeated the Netherlands 3-0 in the final to claim a fourth U-17 women’s world title and a second consecutive championship.
  • FIFA’s awards included Yu Jong-hyang taking the Golden Ball and Golden Boot, Spain receiving Fair Play, and Murrieta recognized as the tournament’s top goalkeeper.