U-20 Women’s World Cup 2018: Final Round Recap

Here’s how the quarter-finals shaped up following some wickedly dramatic moments in the final round. The most dramatic was the China vs Nigeria match. China needed to win vs Nigeria and Nigeria just needed a draw to go through to the quarter-finals. It looked like China had the win until the 90+5′ minute when Nigeria bagged the tying goal.

U-20 Women’s World Cup 2018: Round 2 Recap

After the second round, Netherlands and Germany are the first two teams to qualify for the quarter-finals and Haiti and Ghana are the first two teams heading home. If you are looking to tune in this weekend, Group C will have some high drama with Spain, Japan, and the USA battling for the two top spots.

U-20 Women’s World Cup 2018: Round 1 Recap

This is the entrance to the Stade de la Rabine in Vannes, France. Vannes is one of four host sites for the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and can we all just agree it has the best stadium entrance. My internal history geek is freaking out right now.

The Daily Drool: 2015 WWC Group F: Mexico’s Greta Espinoza

Ciudad de México, 29 de julio de 2014. Greta Espinoza, jugadora de la Selección femenil sub 20 que participará en el Mundial de la categoria Canadá 2014. Foto: Imago7/Hugo Avila

Defender Greta currently plays for the Arizona Strikers FC of the W-League. She has represented Mexico at the U17, U20 and senior levels.

Just Dribble and Shoot

The U-20 Women’s World Cup has offered up another spectacular goal for our enjoyment. This one comes courtesy of forward Bethany Mead, who unleashed this 30-yard blast during England’s 1-1 draw vs Mexico on Saturday: