Spain emerged the winners after an own goal by Colombian defender Ana María Guzmán Zapata
Defenders of the title Spain won the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 victory against Colombia, whose campaign ended in heartbreak after an own goal in the final.
Spain won the final with an own goal by Colombian defender Ana Mara Guzmán Zapata in the 82nd minute at the D Y Patil Sports Stadium. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as well as key officials from the Asian Football Federation (AFC) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF), were in attendance as Spain eked out a solitary goal victory to retain the championship they previously won in 2018.
Cristina scored off the rebound after the Colombian goalie had stopped it on the first attempt, giving Spain the lead. However, the score remained 0-0 when a VAR review disallowed the goal. Cristina was found to have touched the ball with her hand. Both teams met in the group phase, with Spain winning 1-0. This was Spain’s second title.
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