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DPR Korea create history

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

DPR Korea create history

Santo Domingo: DPR Korea defeated Spain 4-3 on penalties after the final finished 1-1 to lift the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 title at the Felix Sanchez Stadium on Sunday.

The AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup™ champions faced their greatest challenge yet, overcoming a second half deficit to force spot-kicks, where they emerged superior to win their record third U-17 Women’s World Cup crown, having also emerged champions in 2006 and 2016.

The triumph completed an impressive double, with DPR Korea having won the FIFA U-20 Women's World Colombia 2024 title in September, the second time the East Asians have lifted both trophies in the same year.

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Spain

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Spain

Santo Domingo: DPR Korea and Spain are primed to face off in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 with the winners set to create history.

Both are the only teams to have won the title twice - DPR Korea lifting the trophy in 2006 and 2016 while Spain are back-to-back defending champions.

DPR Korea, however, will have the added motivation of wanting to follow in the footsteps of their nation's U-20 squad who won the world title in September.

DPR Korea defeat USA to reach final

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

DPR Korea defeat USA to reach final

Santiago De Los Caballeros: DPR Korea are one step away from a third title after they defeated USA 1-0 in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 on Wednesday.

Ro Un Hyang was the toast of the East Asian side after her strike in the 69th minute kept DPR Korea in the title hunt, with two-time defending champions Spain - who defeated England 3-0 in their last four tie on Thursday - awaiting them in Sunday's final,

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Santiago De Los Caballeros: DPR Korea will be determined to take their next step forward towards the title when they face USA in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 in Wednesday.

Champions in 2006 and 2016, DPR Korea have been a team in form and will be confident of their chances against the USA.

Q-final: Penalty heartbreak for Japan

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Q-final: Penalty heartbreak for Japan

Santo Domingo: Japan's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 hopes were dashed after a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat to England on Sunday.

The tie had ended 2-2, with Japan twice taking the lead, as the East Asian side crashed out at the quarter-final stage for the third successive edition.

England will meet two-time defending champions Spain in the semi-finals.

DPR Korea edge Poland to stay on course for third title

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

DPR Korea edge Poland to stay on course for third title

Santiago de los Caballeros: DPR Korea stayed on course for a third title after beating Poland 1-0 in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 quarter-finals on Saturday.

Choe Rim Jong's first half strike settled a tight contest to set up a semi-final clash with the United States, who defeated Nigeria 2-0.

Preview - Q-final: Japan v England

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Japan v England

Santo Domingo: Japan will be determined to not fall at the quarter-final stage for the third consecutive edition when they play England in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 last eight tie on Sunday.

Champions in 2014 and runners-up twice, Japan have impressed at this edition and head coach Sadayoshi Shirai expects his side to deliver against England.

Preview - Q-final: DPR Korea v Poland

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Preview - Q-final: DPR Korea v Poland

Santiago de los Caballeros: DPR Korea will be stepping into the unknown when they meet Poland in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 quarter-final on Saturday.

While DPR Korea are two-time champions, Poland are appearing in the tournament for the first time but have turned heads with their performances.

Group C: DPR Korea cruise into quarter-finals

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Group C: DPR Korea cruise into quarter-finals

Santiago de los Caballeros: Four players were on the scoresheet as DPR Korea defeated England 4-0 to top Group C of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 on Wednesday.

Seeking a third world title, DPR Korea will face Group D runners-up Poland in the quarter-finals on Saturday while England will face Japan.

Group D: Japan advance in style

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Group D: Japan advance in style

Santo Domingo: Japan booked their spot in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 quarter-finals after an impressive 4-1 win over Zambia on Wednesday.

The win saw Japan topping Group D on seven points - two ahead of Poland - with the 2014 champions to face Group C runners-up England in the quarter-finals. Poland will meet DPR Korea.

Group B: USA 5-0 Korea Republic

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Group B: USA 5-0 Korea Republic

Santiago de los Caballeros: Korea Republic suffered a 5-0 defeat against the United States as their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 campaign came to an end on Tuesday.

The East Asian side finished bottom of the Group B standings on one point with Spain and the United States advancing to the quarter-finals.

Preview - Group C: England v DPR Korea

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group C: England v DPR Korea

Santiago de los Caballeros: So Ryu Gyong has promised that DPR Korea will not hold back when they face England in their final FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group C tie on Thursday.

Both teams confirmed their quarter-final spot after registering second successive wins on Sunday, with Thursday's face off to decide the group winners.