“Every champion needs a motivation that transcends simply winning”.
Pat Riley
Ex-basketball coach
“It becomes simpler when you persuade yourself that it’s possible to win not just once, but repeatedly. That’s why it’s worth striving for”.
Tony McCoy
Ex-jockey
Here’s a highlighted summary published on FIFA.com about the Women’s U-17 Football World Cup held in our country.
Let’s observe
In the edition of the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup in the Dominican Republic 2024, it was clearly perceived that Spain was advancing towards the final match against the RPD of Korea. On Thursday night, at the Félix Sánchez Stadium in Santo Domingo, La Rojita defeated England with a 3-0 score in the second semifinal, thus securing their passage to the eagerly awaited final this Sunday.
Notes
Alba Cerrato returned from a suspension to score, while Pau Comendador took the lead in the race for the Adidas Golden Boot with his fifth goal in the tournament, contributing to Spain reaching their third consecutive final in the Women’s U-17 World Cup.
Unlucky
England started the game with momentum, but failed to open the score in the first half, when a defensive mistake allowed Olivia Johnson to shoot towards the unprotected goal, although her shot hit the crossbar.
After 45 minutes of frustrated attempts by Spain, they started creating opportunities on the right side and a last-minute play before the break bore fruit with Cerrato’s goal, taking advantage of a cross from Celia Segura.
At the start of the second half, Spain increased the pressure and widened their lead with a series of precise passes between Segura and Ainoa Gómez, leaving Comendador in the ideal position to score close-range.
Third goal
As England pressed to come back in the game, Spain took advantage of a counterattack and scored their third goal in the final minutes. Zara Shaw deflected a shot from Iris Santiago towards her own net, sealing an outstanding performance from the formidable Spanish team.
Martina Gonzalez, Spain’s defense: “We are extremely happy and expectant about what’s to come. I believe the final will be complicated since the RPD of Korea is an excellent team, but we are capable of winning anyone, we can come out victorious”.
Three standout figures
Celia Segura (Spain): Constantly active on the left wing, Segura was involved in all the successful plays by Spain that disrupted the English defense. She assisted Alba Cerrato and facilitated the play for Pau Comendador’s goal that consolidated the lead.
Pau Comendador (Spain): Comendador not only advanced towards the Adidas Golden Boot with his fifth goal in the tournament, but also represented a constant threat to England with his penetrating runs and technical ability.
Until tomorrow, God willing
credits for the images in this post: Elnacional.com.do
