Korea DPR dominated from start to finish in Bogota, with 17-year-old starlet Choe Il-son once again the match-winner as Korea DPR made history with a third title.
For much of the past four weeks, there’s been a sense of inevitability about this outstanding Korea DPR side.
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As their confidence grew, Korea rose, And they slayed some of the biggest names at the tournament.
The Netherlands, semi-finalists two years ago, were brushed aside in the groups, 10-time South American champions Brazil dispatched in the quarters, and record title holders USA was defeated in the quarters before Japan, 2018 champions, were swatted aside in the final.
In doing so Korea DPR join Germany and USA as the only three-time champions at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
