FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2018: Japan Beat Spain To Clinch Trophy

Champion team Japan celebrate during the awarding ceremony of 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Vannes, France, Aug. 24, 2018. Japan beat Spain in the final by 3-1 and claimed the title. (Xinhua/Frederic Olivier)

Japan have won the 2018 U-20 Women’s World Cup after seeing off Spain 3-1 in the final on Friday.

The win now makes the Japanese holders of the U-17, U-20 and the Senior Women’s World Cup titles.

Goals from Hinata Miyazawa, Saori Takarada, and Fuka Nagano gave the Asians the win and hence the crown at the Stade de la Rabine, Vannes.

The Europeans enjoyed much of the possession but it took a 38th-minute strike from Hinata Miyazawa to give the Japanese the lead.

Takarada made it two in the 57th minute with playmaker Nagano grabbing the last goal eight minutes later.

Candela Andujar’s 71st-minute effort gave Spain a consolation goal.

Earlier on, England won the third place play-off against France.





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