The Spanish under-17 women’s team He is determined to continue making history. This Sunday, at 11:00 pm, they will play their third consecutive final in the category in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). He would do it before North Korea after winning the 2018 and 2022 editions It will not be easy: Asian football has developed significantly in recent years and Spain’s rival is no exception.
La Rojita is the reigning champion of the tournament and now wants to remain eternal by reaffirming the title of champions they already won in 2022 against Colombia in India. Kenio Gonzalo’s students are ready to face the challenge as their matches count for victories in this World Cup: three out of three in the group stage. They started the group stage by beating the United States 3-1 with authority. Then, a resounding 5-0 victory over the team of the Republic of Korea and they closed the first stage which also won 1-2 against Colombia, one of the favorites. Then, against Ecuador, in the quarterfinals, an indisputable 5-0 and against England, in the semifinals, another devastating result: 3-0.
In the final awaits the surprising and tough North Korea, also boosted by three comfortable victories against Mexico (4-1), Kenya (3-0) and England (0-4). In the quarterfinals it was difficult for them to beat Poland (1-0), as in the semis, where they again won the minimum against the United States. One thing is clear: both teams are very offensive, but also very solid in defense. The stadium of Félix Sánchez will experience a stellar duel between one team, the Asian team, an expert in suffocating pressure, against another, the Spanish team, talented and creative. They are the only two teams to win this tournament twice and are also the only ones to reach four finals, although they have never met in the finals.
Although Korea has two natural goal scorers (Choe Rim-Jong and Choe Il-Son), it has a powerful midfield where So-Ryu-gyong and Ro Un-hyang shine. But ahead of Korea is a Spain that, led by Pau Comendador (leading scorer in the World Cup with 5 goals), also has goals from Celia Segura (3) and Alba Cerrato (2). “When you play finals, it’s normal to face the best teams. So we will do it, as we talked about it with the girls, we will go for the last dance of the World Cup, and we hope, we hope, that it is the best dance.
IMPORTANT ALIGNMENTS
North Korea: Park Ju-cyong; Park Il Sim, Ri Pom, Jong Pok Yong, Ri Ye Gyong; Jon Il Chong, So Ryu Gyong, Ro Un Hyang, Ro Un Hyang; Choe Rim Jong and Choe Il Son
coach: Song Sung GwonThe
Spain: Laia Lopez; Martina, Nerea Carmona, De la Cuerda, Aiara, Irene Dorado, Serrajordi, Ainoa Gómez, Celia Segura, Pau Comendador and Alba Cerrato
Coach: Kenio Gonzalo
Thestadium: Félix Sámchez from Santo Domingo
TheTime: 11:00 pm (Spanish)
Thereferee: Daiane Muniz (Brazil)
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
