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Mexico Wins U-17 Women’s World Cup Bronze on Penalties Over Brazil

Goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta’s saves capped Mexico’s second-best U-17 Women’s World Cup finish.

Overview

  • The match finished 1-1 before Mexico prevailed 3-1 in the shootout at Rabat’s Estadio Olímpico.
  • Brazil went ahead through Kaylane in the second half before a stoppage-time own goal by Evelin forced penalties.
  • Murrieta stopped two Brazilian spot kicks in the shootout and made a crucial late goal-line save in regulation.
  • Berenice Ibarra, Mia Villalpando and Fernanda Monroy converted Mexico’s penalties after an initial miss.
  • The podium finish comes after a semifinal loss to the Netherlands and stands as the program’s second-best result in this age group.