On the second day of the Round of Sixteen at the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, the USA learned the name of its quarterfinal opponent: Germany, who cruised to a 5:1 victory over Argentina.
Only one match went to extra time on Thursday: The Netherlands defeated France on a 103rd minute goal from Fleur Stoit after a 1:1 scoreline in regulation.
In the other matches, Japan has earned a rematch with Spain following its 2:1 victory over Nigeria, and Korea DPR had an easier time against Austria than anticipated thanks to a first-half sending off of Nicole Ojukwu due to her receiving two yellow cards in the first 30 minutes.
Here are the video highlights for Wednesday’s matches, with some notes about each match.
Germany 5, Argentina 1
Germany goals: Mathilde Jansen (6′), Sophie Nachtigall (24′ FK, 37′), Loreen Bender (26′), Cora Zicai (69′)
Argentina goal: Delfina Lombardi (43′)
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Korea DPR 5, Austria 2
Korea DPR goals: Hyang Sin (3′, 37′), Kim Kang Mi (53′), Chae Un Yong (74′), Pak Mi Ryong (90’+2)
Austria goals: Valentina Maedl (11′), Own goal (63′)
Austria midfielder Nicole Ojukwu received two yellow cards in the first half (5th and 29th minutes), so Austria had only ten players for the final two-thirds of the match. When Ojukwu was shown red, the match was tied at 1:1, but Korea DPR got their first go-ahead goal several minutes later and never trailed for the rest of the match.
Austria were debutantes at this tournament and, excluding the effects of Ojukwu’s sending off, had a respectable showing: In the group stage, they had two wins, defeating Ghana and New Zealand, while losing to Japan only by a 0:2 scoreline.
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Japan 2, Nigeria 1
Japan goals: Miyu Matsunaga (33′), Maya Hijikata (65′)
Nigeria goal: Olushola Shobowale (90’+1)
An American trio refereed this match: Natalie Simon, plus assistants Meghan Mullen and Kali Smith.
During the second half of the match, there was a steady rain and significant wind.
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France 1, Netherlands 2 (aet)
France goal: Juliette Mossard (33′)
Netherland goals: Jet Van Beijeren (59′), Fleur Stoit (103′)
This match also had notable wind and then a steady rain, which started during the first period of extra time and continued through the rest of the match.
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