Spain fell to North Korea in a penalty shootout of the U-17 World Cup final

The Spanish women’s soccer team lost this Sunday match North Korea in the penalty shootout U-17 World Cup final which is disputed in the Dominican Republic. The women of Kenio Gonzalez They topped the scoreboard by Celia Segura in the 61st minute, but Jon Il Chong It tied shortly after for the Asians, sending the rivalry into what was misnamed the penalty lottery. These launches were fatal for La Rojita.

Spain and North Korea They made it to the grand final having had two flawless paths to it. Both La Rojita and the Asian team won their three group stage matches and also resolved the round of 16, quarterfinals and semifinals with victories and did not have to go through any extra time. In fact, they conceded only 2 goals and 1 respectively. With all this in the shaker, it is not surprising that, once the ball started rolling on the green of the Dominican Olympic stadium, Felix Sancheza close and contested duel ensued. This is how the first act turned out, with North Korea bet on suffocating Spain through pressure and the joint team led by Kenio Gonzalez trying to grow through the ball. And for the clearest scoring opportunity, they are Spanish, highlighting one-on-one Celia Segura with Mr. Ju Gyong (2′) and a header from Alba Cerrato that rose (37′). On the Korean side, the most dangerous was a corner kick that was poisoned and almost ended up in the own goal. Laia Lopez (45′).

After the break, the men and women performed that in the locker room they took enough oxygen to continue co-starring in a rivalry with intensity as the most prominent sign. It seemed that sometimes the tie would not be broken, but in the 61st minute Celia Segura He sent the ball into the back of the net after receiving a good cross in the middle of the area. Commander of Pau from the left. However, Spain’s joy was short-lived, as only three minutes had passed, in an action that was twice reviewed to determine whether it was offside or not, Jon Il Chong took advantage of a suspicious false start Laia Lopez to re-establish the tie on the scoreboard (64′).

There was just over half an hour left to play and during that time the accumulated fatigue was noticeable. The game lost its rhythm, mistakes appeared on both sides and there was more fear of losing than the drive to win in both the Spanish and North Korean teams. With all of the above, regulation time was met and as it was stipulated that there would be no extension, the penalty shootout was reached. In it, the failures of Iris Ashley and Commander of Pau weighed down Spain. The one in Kenio Gonzalez They went home as champions but without a title.

TECHNICAL SHEET

North Korea, 1 (4): Pak Ju Gyong Ri Ye Gyong, Pal Il Sim, Ri Pom, Ri Kuk Hyang; Jon Il Chong, So Ryu Gyong (Choe Yon A, 60′) (Jong Pok Yong, 90+3′), Choe Rim Jong, Ro Un Hyang; Kang Ryu Mi, Choe Il Son (Ho Kyong, 44′).

Spain, 1 (3): Laia Lopez; Martina, Nerea Carmona, De la Cuerda, Aiara; Irune Dorado, Clara Serrajordi (Noa Ortega, 90+7′), Ainoa Gómez (Emma Moreno, 90+5′); Celia Segura, Pau Comendador, Alba Cerrato (Iris Ashley, 81′).

Objectives: 0-1 Celia Segura (61′); 1-1 Jon Il Chong (64′).

stadium: Olympic Félix Sánchez

referee: Daiane Muniz dos Santos (Brazil). He warned Alba Cerrato (73′)