- Las españolas dejaron fuera a las anfitrionas
- Las niponas vencieron a Inglaterra
- Francesas e inglesas jugarán por el 3er puesto
EL RESUMEN DEL DÍA - Japón y España disputarán la final de la Copa Mundial Femenina Sub-20 de la FIFA Francia 2018, tras imponerse en semifinales a Inglaterra y Francia, respectivamente. La jornada de semifinales resultó verdaderamente apasionante y los espectadores disfrutaron de dos partidos trepidantes.
En la primera semifinal, la selección japonesa repitió la gran actuación que ya había protagonizado frente a Alemania y no dio opción alguna al combinado inglés. De hecho, las jóvenes Nadeshiko son las máximas favoritas al título para Silvia Neid, ganadora del premio The Best a la Entrenadora de la FIFA en Fútbol Femenino 2016.
En el segundo partido de la jornada, las dos selecciones europeas en liza libraron una batalla de gran intensidad. Francia dominó durante largos tramos del encuentro y dispuso de las mejores ocasiones, pero al final fueron las españolas quienes se llevaron el gato al agua gracias a su extraordinaria eficacia en ataque.
Francia 2018: las Semifinales, en imágenes
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![Fuka Nagano (front) of Japan and team mates prepare in the tunnel]()
Fuka Nagano (front) of Japan and team mates prepare in the tunnel
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Fuka Nagano (front) of Japan and team mates prepare in the tunnel prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Players of England huddle prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final]()
Players of England huddle prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Players of England huddle prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Riko Ueki of Japan is challenged by Megan Finnigan of England]()
Riko Ueki of Japan is challenged by Megan Finnigan of England
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Riko Ueki of Japan is challenged by Megan Finnigan of England during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Riko Ueki of Japan celebrates]()
Riko Ueki of Japan celebrates
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Riko Ueki of Japan celebrates her team's first goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Jun Endo of Japan celebrates her team's second goal with team mate Riko Ueki]()
Jun Endo of Japan celebrates her team's second goal with team mate Riko Ueki
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Jun Endo of Japan celebrates her team's second goal with team mate Riko Ueki during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Jun Endo of Japan celebrates her team's second goal]()
Jun Endo of Japan celebrates her team's second goal
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Jun Endo of Japan celebrates her team's second goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Riko Ueki of Japan controles the ball]()
Riko Ueki of Japan controles the ball
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Riko Ueki of Japan controles the ball during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Jun Endo of Japan celebrates scoring the second goal]()
England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Jun Endo of Japan celebrates scoring the second goal
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Jun Endo of Japan celebrates her team's second goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Riko Ueki of Japan celebrates scoring the opening goal]()
England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Riko Ueki of Japan celebrates scoring the opening goal
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Riko Ueki of Japan celebrates her team's first goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Riko Ueki of Japan is challenged by Megan Finnigan of England]()
England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Riko Ueki of Japan is challenged by Megan Finnigan of England
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Riko Ueki of Japan is challenged by Megan Finnigan of England during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - England goalkeeper Sandy MacIver dives to make a save]()
England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - England goalkeeper Sandy MacIver dives to make a save
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver of England makes a save during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Hana Takahashi and Moeka Minami celebrate after their victory]()
England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Hana Takahashi and Moeka Minami celebrate after their victory
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Hana Takahashi and Moeka Minami of Japan celebrate after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Honoka Hayashi, Nanami Kitamura and Mami Muraoka of Japan celebrate after their victory]()
England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Honoka Hayashi, Nanami Kitamura and Mami Muraoka of Japan celebrate after their victory
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Honoka Hayashi, Nanami Kitamura and Mami Muraoka of Japan celebrate after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Players of Japan dance after their victory]()
England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Players of Japan dance after their victory
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Players of Japan dance after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Players of Japan pose for a team photo after their victory]()
England v Japan - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Players of Japan pose for a team photo after their victory
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Players of Japan pose for a team photo after winning the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between England and Japan at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Players of France huddle prior to kick-off]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Players of France huddle prior to kick-off
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Players of France huddle prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - France pose for a team photo]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - France pose for a team photo
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Players of France pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Players of Spain pose for a team photo]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Players of Spain pose for a team photo
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Players of Spain pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Candela Andujar of Spain is challenged by Elisa de Almeida of France]()
Candela Andujar of Spain is challenged by Elisa de Almeida of France
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Candela Andujar of Spain is challenged by Elisa de Almeida of France during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Patricia Guijarro attempts a free-kick]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Patricia Guijarro attempts a free-kick
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Patricia Guijarro of Spain shoots a freekick during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Fans of France show their support for their team]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Fans of France show their support for their team
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VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Fans of France support their team during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Emelyne Laurent of France reacts]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Emelyne Laurent of France reacts
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Emelyne Laurent of France reacts during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Amelie Delabre of France is challenged by Patricia Guijarro of Spain]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Amelie Delabre of France is challenged by Patricia Guijarro of Spain
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Amelie Delabre of France is challenged by Patricia Guijarro of Spain during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Carmen Menayo of Spain jumps for the header with Carla Polito of France]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Carmen Menayo of Spain jumps for the header with Carla Polito of France
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Carmen Menayo of Spain jumps for a header with Carla Polito of France during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Patricia Guijarro celebrates scoring the opening goal]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Patricia Guijarro celebrates scoring the opening goal
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Patricia Guijarro of Spain celebrates her team's first goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Spain celebrate the opening goal]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Spain celebrate the opening goal
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Patricia Guijarro of Spain celebrates her team's first goal with team mates during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Aitana Bonmati of Spain is sent off]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Aitana Bonmati of Spain is sent off
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Aitana Bonmati (R) of Spain is sent off during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Spain goalkeeper Catalina Coll saves Marie-Antoinette Katoto's penalty kick]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Spain goalkeeper Catalina Coll saves Marie-Antoinette Katoto's penalty kick
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Goalkeeper Catalina Coll of Spain saves a penalty from Marie-Antoinette Katoto of France during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Spain celebrate their victory]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Spain celebrate their victory
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Players of Spain celebrate after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Spain celebrate their victory]()
France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Spain celebrate their victory
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Players of Spain celebrate after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Spain - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final - Spain celebrate their victory
20 ago. 2018
VANNES, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Players of Spain celebrate after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Semi Final semi final match between France and Spain at Stade de la Rabine on August 20, 2018 in Vannes, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Momentos destacados
Asia contra Europa una vez más
Por tercera vez, una selección asiática y una europea se jugarán el título de la Copa Mundial Femenina Sub-20 de la FIFA. En la final de Tailandia 2004, Alemania se impuso a RP China, mientras que RDP de Corea derrotó a Francia en la de Papúa Nueva Guinea 2016. Pero, como no hay dos sin tres, Japón y España se verán las caras en el partido que decidirá el título mundialista de este año. El viernes por la tarde se conocerá el nombre de las nuevas campeonas del mundo de la categoría.
Una racha que termina y otra que empieza
Al final no pudo ser para Georgia Stanway. La dorsal número 10 de Inglaterra llevaba cuatro partidos seguidos marcando, pero el balón no quiso entrar en el duelo de semifinales frente a Japón. Entretanto, Riko Ueki inició su propia racha. La japonesa, que no marcó en los dos primeros partidos de su equipo en el certamen, anotó una tripleta contra Paraguay y volvió a ver puerta frente a Alemania e Inglaterra.
Reencuentro entre viejas conocidas
Independientemente de lo que ocurra en la final, España ya ha hecho historia al alcanzar el partido por el título de la Copa Mundial Femenina Sub-20 de la FIFA por primera vez en su historia. Si acaban alzándose con la victoria, las españolas habrán conquistado un nuevo logro sin precedentes, ya que La Rojita nunca ha ganado un certamen mundialista en la modalidad femenina. Sin embargo, la escuadra ibérica cuenta con tres jugadoras que ya saben lo que es jugar una final mundialista, puesto que Patricia Guijarro, Carmen Menayo y Aitana Bonmati formaron parte de la selección que representó a España en la final de la Copa Mundial Femenina Sub-17 de la FIFA Costa Rica 2014, donde tuvieron como rival nada menos que a... ¡Japón! Por si fuera poco, España afronta la gran final con buenas sensaciones tras haberse impuesto a la escuadra nipona en la fase de grupos por 1-0.
Primera expulsión del certamen
Hubo que esperar hasta las semifinales para ver la primera tarjeta roja de esta cita mundialista. Tras cometer una aparatosa entrada sobre Selma Bacha en el minuto 69 del partido entre Francia y España, Aitana Bonmati vio la segunda tarjeta amarilla y tuvo que irse a la ducha antes de tiempo.
La frase
“He venido con el objetivo de intentar ganar esta Copa Mundial Femenina Sub-20 de la FIFA y hacer historia para el fútbol femenino japonés”.
Riko Ueki, delantera de Japón
Lo que viene
Viernes, 24 de agosto de 2018
Partido por el tercer puesto
Francia - Inglaterra, Vannes, 16:00 (hora local)
Final
España - Japón, Vannes, 19:30 (hora local)
