On the second day of matches at the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, the most eye-opening result was the nil-nil draw between Japan and debutantes Poland, while the least surprising one was Korea DPR’s 4:1 victory over Mexico. Meanwhile, Brazil and England both earned wins against their African opponents.
As with the opening day, three USA-based players found the back of the net: Mexico’s Citlalli Reyes, Brazil’s Juju Harris, and England’s Lauryn Thompson.
Match Highlights
Korea DPR 4, Mexico 1
Korea DPR goals: Choe Rim Jong (14′, 34′, 85′), Choe Il Son (26′)
Mexico goal: Citlalli Reyes (45′)
Mexico’s consolation goal was a solid team goal, with a creative assist from midfielder Alexa Soto (#8).
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Japan 0, Poland 0
This match had a total of 40 shots (23 for Japan, 17 for Portland), but only 8 shots were on target. Japan had a modest advantage in the time of possession (roughly 56% to 44%).
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Brazil 1, Zambia 0
Brazil goal: Juju (19′)
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Kenya 0, England 2
England goals: Lola Brown (29′ PK), Lauryn Thompson (87′)
Thompson was an 82nd minute substitute. Her goal came on a broken direct play. An England defender sent a long pass from the top of their box to the halfway line, but the ball was stopped by a Kenya player. Thompson collected the loose ball and dribbled toward goal, launching a hard oddly curling shot a couple yards beyond the “D”. Kenya’s goalkeeper got her gloves on the ball, but that was not enough for a save as the ball kissed the inside of the right goalpost.
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Group Standings
Only the top two teams advance from each group.
Group C
- Korea DPR: 3 points, +3 goal difference, 4 goals scored
- England: 3 points, +2 goal difference, 2 goals scored
- Kenya: no points, -2 goal difference, no goals scored
- Mexico: no points, -3 goal difference, 1 goal scored
Group D
- Brazil: 3 points, +1 goal difference, 1 goal scored
- Japan: 1 points, 0 goal difference, no goals scored*
- Poland: 1 points, 0 goal difference, no goals scored*
- Zambia: 0 points, -1 goal difference, no goals scored
*Japan currently has the tie-breaker advantage over Poland, based on the Team Conduct Score, as Poland has a yellow card, while Japan has not been been carded.
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