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Netherlands Edge Mexico to Reach U-17 Women’s World Cup Final

Mexico now plays Brazil for third place after a 69th-minute strike sealed the semifinal for the Netherlands.

Overview

  • Lina Touzani scored in the 69th minute off an Anne Gelevert pass to give the Netherlands a 1-0 win in Rabat’s Estadio Olímpico.
  • A late VAR check by referee Milagros Arruela confirmed no penalty for Mexico after a challenge on Citlalli Reyes.
  • North Korea advanced earlier with a 2-0 victory over Brazil, powered by a Yu Jong-hyang brace, to set up Saturday’s final against the Netherlands.
  • Mexico will face Brazil in the bronze match on Saturday in Rabat, with coverage in Mexico on ViX, FIFA+, TUDN and Canal 9.
  • Goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta again stood out for Mexico after her quarterfinal heroics against Italy, but the attack could not find an equalizer.