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France have clinched third place at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with a 3-2 win over Korea DPR at Montreal's Olympic Stadium. It was an impressive and deserved win for Les Bleuettes, who just edged their Asian rivals amid a rush of second-half goals.
Third-place play-offs do tend to be open, entertaining affairs, but there was little to enthuse over in a drab first-half that flickered into life all too infrequently. Indeed, it took until the 26th minute for either side to create so much as a half chance, with Korea DPR - albeit against the run of play - the first to threaten.
France were dominating though and, as always, Claire Lavogez emerged as their most likely source of inspiration. Just after the half-hour mark, the Bleuettes No10 provided her latest moment of magic, flicking the ball over marker Kim Mi-Gyong and clipping the crossbar with a looping 25-yard volley. Sandie Toletti also went close for the European champions with a curling free-kick, but when the deadlock was finally broken with just two minutes of the second half played, the North Koreans were the ones celebrating.
France only had themselves to blame, too, as they allowed Ri Un-Yong to sneak in completely unmarked on a Choe Sol-Gyong free-kick to head powerfully beyond Romane Bruneau from eight yards. Gilles Eyquem's side responded well, though, and five minutes later they drew level, Lavogez smashing home from inside the six-yard box after Kadidiatou Diani had scuffed her attempted volley.
The French were in the ascendancy at this stage and it was no surprise when they moved in front after 66 minutes. The quality of the goal was surprising though, with Aminata Diallo picking up the ball wide on the right, drifting inside and, from 25 yards, drilling a shot into the net off the underside of the crossbar.
The transformation of the game from a tense, uneventful battle to a second-half goal-fest continued, though, with France's lead lasting just two minutes. Again, it was failure to mark that undid Eyquem's side, with Ri Un-Sim forcing a fantastic reflex save from Bruneau before Choe Un-Hwa raced in to poke home the rebound.
But the scoring action was not finished yet, and with 11 minutes remaining Les Bleuettes claimed the match-winning strike. This time it was Korea DPR who failed to deal with a set piece - in this case a Lavogez corner - in the ensuing scramble centre-half Aissatou Tounkara lobbed the ball over the out-of-position Kim Chol-Ok and in off the crossbar.
Live Your Goals player of the match: Griedge Mbock Bathy (FRA)
Third-place play-offs do tend to be open, entertaining affairs, but there was little to enthuse over in a drab first-half that flickered into life all too infrequently. Indeed, it took until the 26th minute for either side to create so much as a half chance, with Korea DPR - albeit against the run of play - the first to threaten.
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Choe Yun-Gyong's long angled pass from the right caused the danger, but while Aissatou Tounkara initially failed to stop the ball reaching Ri Un-Sim, the France centre-half recovered well to deflect the ensuing shot behind for a corner.
France were dominating though and, as always, Claire Lavogez emerged as their most likely source of inspiration. Just after the half-hour mark, the Bleuettes No10 provided her latest moment of magic, flicking the ball over marker Kim Mi-Gyong and clipping the crossbar with a looping 25-yard volley. Sandie Toletti also went close for the European champions with a curling free-kick, but when the deadlock was finally broken with just two minutes of the second half played, the North Koreans were the ones celebrating.
France only had themselves to blame, too, as they allowed Ri Un-Yong to sneak in completely unmarked on a Choe Sol-Gyong free-kick to head powerfully beyond Romane Bruneau from eight yards. Gilles Eyquem's side responded well, though, and five minutes later they drew level, Lavogez smashing home from inside the six-yard box after Kadidiatou Diani had scuffed her attempted volley.
The French were in the ascendancy at this stage and it was no surprise when they moved in front after 66 minutes. The quality of the goal was surprising though, with Aminata Diallo picking up the ball wide on the right, drifting inside and, from 25 yards, drilling a shot into the net off the underside of the crossbar.
The transformation of the game from a tense, uneventful battle to a second-half goal-fest continued, though, with France's lead lasting just two minutes. Again, it was failure to mark that undid Eyquem's side, with Ri Un-Sim forcing a fantastic reflex save from Bruneau before Choe Un-Hwa raced in to poke home the rebound.
But the scoring action was not finished yet, and with 11 minutes remaining Les Bleuettes claimed the match-winning strike. This time it was Korea DPR who failed to deal with a set piece - in this case a Lavogez corner - in the ensuing scramble centre-half Aissatou Tounkara lobbed the ball over the out-of-position Kim Chol-Ok and in off the crossbar.
Live Your Goals player of the match: Griedge Mbock Bathy (FRA)
Olympic StadiumMontreal (CAN)
24 Aug 2014 - 16:00 Local time
Play-off for third place
Korea DPRPRK
FranceFRA
Full-time
FT
2-3
- 48'
- 68'
Match
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Play-off for third place
Korea DPR - France
2:3 (0:0)
| Date | Venue / Stadium | Time | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2014 | Montreal /Olympic Stadium | 16:00 |
Match Officials
FIFA General Coordinator
DAVIO Vairani (TAH)
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Fifth Official
FANG Yan (CHN)
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Referee
YAMAGISHI Sachiko (JPN)
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Assistant Referee 1
FLYNN Allyson (AUS)
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Assistant Referee 2
HO Sarah (AUS)
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Fourth Official
STAUBLI Esther (SUI)
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Match Commissioner
FRANCISCO Palmira (MOZ)
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Goals scored
RI Un Yong (PRK) 48' , Claire LAVOGEZ (FRA) 53' , Aminata DIALLO (FRA) 66' , CHOE Un Hwa (PRK) 68' , Aissatou TOUNKARA (FRA) 79'
Korea DPRPRK
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FranceFRA
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| Line-ups | Line-ups |
|---|---|
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(GK)
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1
(GK)
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2
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(C)
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4
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(C)
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6
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10
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7
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(-62')
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8
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12
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10
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13
(-83')
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13
(-70')
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15
(-69')
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17
(-82')
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16
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18
(-60')
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| Substitutes | Substitutes |
|---|---|
18
(GK)
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16
(GK)
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21
(GK)
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21
(GK)
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3
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9
(+60')
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11
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8
(+83')
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12
(+70')
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14
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14
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17
(+62')
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15
(+82')
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(+69')
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20
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20
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19
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| Coach | Coach |
|---|---|
| HWANG Yong Bong (PRK) | EYQUEM Gilles (FRA) |
Cautions
JON So Yon (PRK) 74'
| a.e.t.: | After extra time | (C): | Captain | PSO: | Penalty Shoot-out |
| GK: | Goalkeeper | N: | Not eligible to play | I: | Injured |
| Y: | Misses next match if booked | Pos: | Positions | A: | Absent |
Quotes: Korea DPR-France
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Gilles Eyquem, France coachIt was a difficult match, as we had expected. It was not the best performance the team has produced here, but my players showed a lot of enthusiasm and deserved their medals. Winning the bronze medal is not a disappointment. It was very important for us and it is an award for my players. We played well during the group phase and the girls met our expectations.
Hwang Yong-Bong, Korea DPR coach
I am not satisfied with the performances of my players, especially with the performances of my defenders. But the team can learn a lot from this match. I am happy that we could stay until the end of the tournament and happy with the overall performance at the tournament. Our players are still young and most can play at the next FIFA U-20-Women’s World Cup. Hopefully we can qualify for that one.
Hwang Yong-Bong, Korea DPR coach
I am not satisfied with the performances of my players, especially with the performances of my defenders. But the team can learn a lot from this match. I am happy that we could stay until the end of the tournament and happy with the overall performance at the tournament. Our players are still young and most can play at the next FIFA U-20-Women’s World Cup. Hopefully we can qualify for that one.
List of Players
France
# FIFA Display Name Last Name First Name Shirt Name DOB POS Club Height
1 Romane BRUNEAU BRUNEAU Romane BRUNEAU 27.08.1996 GK La Roche/Yon (FRA) 166
2 Eve PERISSET PERISSET Eve PERISSET 24.12.1994 DF FCF Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) 160
3 Charlene GORCE GORCE Charlene GORCE 18.07.1994 DF En Avant Guingamp (FRA) 163
4 Aissatou TOUNKARA TOUNKARA
Aissatou TOUNKARA 16.03.1995 DF FCF Juvisy (FRA) 174
5 Griedge MBOCK BATHY MBOCK
BATHY NKA Griedge MBOCK
BATHY 26.02.1995 DF En Avant Guingamp
(FRA) 172
6 Aminata DIALLO DIALLO Aminata DIALLO 03.04.1995 MF Arras FCF (FRA) 163
7 Kadidiatou DIANI DIANI Kadidiatou DIANI 01.04.1995 FW FCF Juvisy (FRA) 168
8 Sandie TOLETTI TOLETTI Sandie TOLETTI 13.07.1995 MF Montpellier HSC (FRA) 169
9 Ouleymata SARR SARR Ouleymata SARR 08.10.1995 FW Paris Saint-Germain FC (FRA) 175
10 Claire LAVOGEZ LAVOGEZ Claire LAVOGEZ 18.06.1994 MF Montpellier HSC (FRA) 172
11 Lindsey THOMAS THOMAS Lindsey THOMAS 27.04.1995 FW Montpellier HSC (FRA) 170
12 Aurelie GAGNET GAGNET Aurelie GAGNET 30.12.1994 DF Univ. Kansas (USA) 160
13 Marine DAFEUR DAFEUR Marine DAFEUR 20.10.1994 DF Henin-Beaumont (FRA) 166
14 Charlotte SAINT SANS SAINT
SANS LEVACHER Charlotte SAINT
SANS 20.05.1995 DF Arras FCF (FRA) 180
15 Margaux BUENO BUENO Margaux BUENO 29.12.1995 MF En Avant Guingamp (FRA) 158
16 Solene DURAND DURAND Solene DURAND 20.11.1994 GK Montpellier HSC (FRA) 170
17 Faustine ROBERT ROBERT Faustine ROBERT 18.05.1994 FW En Avant Guingamp (FRA) 165
18 Clarisse LE BIHAN LE
BIHAN Clarisse LE BIHAN 14.12.1994 FW En Avant Guingamp (FRA) 172
19 Mylaine TARRIEU TARRIEU Mylaine TARRIEU 03.01.1995 FW FCF Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) 155
20 Fanny HOARAU HOARAU Fanny HOARAU 06.07.1994 FW Vendenheim (FRA) 161
21 Deborah GARCIA GARCIA Deborah GARCIA 17.10.1994 GK Rodez Aveyron (FRA) 168
Coach:
Gilles EYQUEM (FRA)
List of Players
Korea DPR
# FIFA Display Name Last Name First Name Shirt Name DOB POS Club Height
1 KIM Chol Ok KIM Chol Ok K. CHOL OK 15.10.1994 GK April 25 SC (PRK) 170
2 SONG Kyong Hui SONG Kyong Hui S. KYONG HUI 23.08.1994 DF Sobaeksu SC (PRK) 160
3 CHOE Sol Gyong CHOE Sol Gyong CH. SOL GYONG 14.09.1996 DF Rimyongsu (PRK) 165
4 CHOE Yong Mi CHOE Yong Mi CH. YONG MI 11.11.1994 DF Pyongyang City SC (PRK) 172
5 KANG Ok Gum KANG Ok Gum K. OK GUM 10.01.1994 MF Amrokgang SC (PRK) 168
6 KIM Hyang Mi KIM Hyang Mi K. HYANG MI 01.09.1995 DF Kalmaegi SC (PRK) 162
7 CHOE Yun Gyong CHOE Yun Gyong CH. YUN GYONG 29.10.1995 MF April 25 SC (PRK) 160
8 RIM Se Ok RIM Se Ok R. SE OK 13.01.1994 MF Amrokgang SC (PRK) 169
9 RI Hyang Sim RI Hyang Sim R. HYANG SIM 23.03.1996 MF Amrokgang SC (PRK) 161
10 RI Un Sim RI Un Sim R. UN SIM 20.05.1996 FW April 25 SC (PRK) 171
11 KIM Phyong Hwa KIM Phyong Hwa K. PHYONG HWA 28.11.1996 MF Hwangryongsan (PRK) 156
12 JON So Yon JON So Yon J. SO YON 25.07.1996 DF April 25 SC (PRK) 158
13 KIM Mi Gyong KIM Mi Gyong K. MI GYONG 04.09.1994 MF Sobaeksu SC (PRK) 155
14 RI Kum Suk RI Kum Suk R. KUM SUK 07.12.1995 DF Sobaeksu SC (PRK) 161
15 JO Ryon Hwa JO Ryon Hwa J. RYON HWA 13.01.1996 FW Wolmido SC (PRK) 167
16 RI Un Yong RI Un Yong R. UN YONG 01.09.1996 DF Sobaeksu SC (PRK) 167
17 CHOE Un Hwa CHOE Un Hwa CH. UN HWA 09.04.1997 MF Ponghwasan SC (PRK) 160
18 RIM Yong Hwa RIM Yong Hwa R. YONG HWA 20.01.1996 GK Sobaeksu SC (PRK) 174
19 RI Kyong Hyang RI Kyong Hyang R. KYONG HYANG 10.06.1996 FW April 25 SC (PRK) 165
20 KIM So Hyang KIM So Hyang K. SO HYANG 02.01.1996 FW Sobaeksu SC (PRK) 169
21 JANG Yong Sim JANG Yong Sim J. YONG SIM 22.07.1995 GK Wolmido SC (PRK) 173
Coach:
HWANG Yong Bong (PRK)
List of
Players
Nigeria
# FIFA Display
Name Last Name First Name Shirt Name DOB POS Club Height
1 Sandra
CHIICHII CHIICHII Sandra Nguyum
CHIICHII 10.10.1997 GK Ibom Angels FC (NGA) 163
2 Ebere OKOYE OKOYE
Ebere Deborah OKOYE 03.12.1995 DF Nasarawa
Amazons (NGA) 167
3 Jiroro IDIKE IDIKE
Jiroro IDIKE 07.06.1996 DF Delta Queens FC (NGA)
151
4 Asisat
OSHOALA OSHOALA Asisat Lamina OSHOALA 09.10.1994 MF Rivers
Angels FC (NGA) 178
5 Maryam
IBRAHIM IBRAHIM Maryam Juke IBRAHIM 12.12.1995 DF Nasarawa
Amazons (NGA) 176
6 Sarah NNODIM NNODIM
Sarah Amaka Ihechiluru NNODIM 25.12.1995 DF Delta
Queens FC (NGA) 159
7 Loveth AYILA AYILA
Loveth Ngusurun AYILA 06.09.1994 FW Makwada Babes
(NGA) 158
8 Courtney DIKE
DIKE Courtney Ozioma DIKE 03.02.1995 FW Oklahoma
State Univ. (USA) 156
9 Patience
OKAEME OKAEME Patience Helen OKAEME 21.06.1995 MF Delta
Queens FC (NGA) 161
10 Halimatu
AYINDE AYINDE Halimatu Ibrahim AYINDE 16.05.1995 MF Amazons
Queens (NGA) 164
11 Yetunde
ADEBOYEJO ADEBOYEJO Yetunde Oluwatosin
ADEBOYEJO 25.05.1996 MF Bayelsa Queens (NGA) 159
12 Uchenna KANU
KANU Uchenna Grace KANU 20.06.1997 FW Pelican
Stars FC (NGA) 168
13 Yetunde
ALUKO ALUKO Yetunde Maria ALUKO 26.12.1995 FW Sunshine
Queens FC (NGA) 161
14 Osarenoma
IGBINOVIA IGBINOVIA Osarenoma IGBINOVIA
05.06.1996 MF Inneh Queens FC (NGA) 170
15 Ugo NJOKU NJOKU
Ugo NJOKU 27.11.1994 DF Rivers Angels FC
(NGA) 168
16 Ibijoke
SANGONUGA SANGONUGA Ibijoke Ramotalah
SANGONUGA 20.12.1994 GK Inneh Queens FC (NGA) 169
17 Victoria
AIDELOMON AIDELOMON Victoria Ikawo
AIDELOMON 11.12.1995 DF Pelican Stars FC (NGA) 171
18 Gladys ABASI
ABASI Gladys ABASI 28.12.1995 DF Ibom
Angels FC (NGA) 171
19 Chinwendu
IHEZUO IHEZUO Chinwendu Veronica IHEZUO 30.04.1997 FW Pelican
Stars FC (NGA) 170
20 Uchechi
SUNDAY SUNDAY Uchechi Lopez SUNDAY 09.09.1994 FW Rivers
Angels FC (NGA) 182
21 Chiudo
EHIUDO EHIUDO Chiudo Theresa EHIUDO 19.06.1996 GK Delta
Queens FC (NGA) 169
Coach: Peter DEDEVBO (NGA)
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014
List of Players
Germany
# FIFA Display Name Last Name First Name Shirt Name DOB POS Club Height
1 Meike KAEMPER KÄMPER Meike Ilka KÄMPER 23.04.1994 GK MSV Duisburg (GER) 171
2 Manjou WILDE WILDE Manjou Sabrina WILDE 19.04.1995 DF SC Freiburg (GER) 164
3 Felicitas RAUCH RAUCH Felicitas RAUCH 30.04.1996 DF 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (GER) 169
4 Margarita GIDION GIDION Margarita GIDION 18.12.1994 DF SGS Essen (GER) 165
5 Franziska JASER JASER Franziska Lena JASER 20.01.1996 DF North Carolina State Univ. (USA) 171
6 Lina MAGULL MAGULL Lina Maria MAGULL 15.08.1994 MF VfL Wolfsburg (GER) 164
7 Kathrin SCHERMULY SCHERMULY
Kathrin SCHERMULY 15.11.1995 MF Eintracht Wetzlar (GER) 175
8 Rebecca KNAAK KNAAK Rebecca KNAAK 23.06.1996 DF Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) 174
9 Pauline BREMER BREMER Pauline Marie BREMER 10.04.1996 FW 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (GER) 170
10 Linda DALLMANN DALLMANN Linda DALLMANN 02.09.1994 FW SGS Essen (GER) 158
11 Theresa PANFIL PANFIL Theresa Franziska PANFIL 13.11.1995 MF Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) 158
12 Merle FROHMS FROHMS Merle FROHMS 28.01.1995 GK VfL Wolfsburg (GER) 174
13 Sara DAEBRITZ DÄBRITZ Sara Ilonka DÄBRITZ 15.02.1995 MF SC Freiburg (GER) 171
14 Marie BECKER BECKER Marie Christin BECKER 18.05.1995 DF Harvard Univ. (USA) 170
15 Wibke MEISTER MEISTER Wibke MEISTER 12.03.1995 DF 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (GER) 161
16 Melanie LEUPOLZ LEUPOLZ Melanie LEUPOLZ 14.04.1994 MF FC Bayern Muenchen (GER) 173
17 Jennifer GAUGIGL GAUGIGL
Jennifer GAUGIGL 22.08.1996 MF FC Bayern Muenchen (GER) 168
18 Lena PETERMANN PETERMANN Lena PETERMANN 05.02.1994 FW Univ. South Florida (USA) 176
19 Rieke DIECKMANN DIECKMANN Rieke DIECKMANN 16.08.1996 MF SV Meppen (GER) 167
20 Madeline GIER GIER Madeline GIER 28.04.1996 FW SGS Essen (GER) 161
21 Anna KLINK KLINK Anna KLINK 22.03.1995 GK Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) 174
Coach:
Maren MEINERT (GER)
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