Japan defeated Spain 3-1 to win their first-ever FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup crown in Vannes on Friday evening. This result at France 2018 keeps the trophy in Asia after Korea DPR won the title two years ago in Papua New Guinea.
The first half at the Stade de la Rabine was dominated in possession and chances by the European U-19 champions, but with the Japanese finding the scoresheet first.
When called upon, Hannah Stambaugh has made important saves for the Young Nadeshiko at this tournament. She was on hand again to deny Patri Guijarro in the early stages before brilliantly denying Maite Oroz finding the top corner, then Eva Navarro before the break.
Despite being on the back foot for most of the half, Japan stunned La Rojita by taking the lead against the run of play on 38 minutes. Having shown a desire to shoot from distance, as she did in hitting the crossbar against England in the semi-finals, Hinata Miyazawa found the target this time with her right foot, leaving the…
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