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Asian celebration at Russia 2006
Thursday 7 September 2006Korea DPR and China PR cleaned up at Russia 2006, claiming the lioness's share of the tournament's collective and individual gongs.

Women's football on the up, says TSG
Thursday 7 September 2006FIFA Technical Study Group members Tatjana Haenni and Tina Theune-Meyer give FIFA.com their verdict on Russia 2006.

Awards double for Ma Xiaoxu
Monday 4 September 2006China PR captain Ma Xiaoxu claimed both Russia 2006's top individual honours, the adidas Golden Ball and the adidas Golden Shoe.

Korea DPR: the Russian revelation
Sunday 3 September 2006Korea DPR were crowned champions in their inaugural appearance at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship.

Five-star Koreans toast muddy miracle
Sunday 3 September 2006Korea DPR stormed to victory in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship Russia 2006, defeating China PR 5-0 in a thrilling final that featured a Kim Song Hui hat-trick.

More penalty pain for US as Brazil take bronze
Sunday 3 September 2006Brazil won the match for third place at Moscow's Lokomotiv stadium, edging the USA 6-5 on penalties after the game had ended goalless.
TSG explain Russia 2006 All-Star team
Sunday 3 September 2006Linsi praises 'football of the highest quality'
Saturday 2 September 2006Korean underdogs seek silver lining
Saturday 2 September 2006Magical Ma's eyes on the prize
Saturday 2 September 2006AFC rivals contest world crown
Saturday 2 September 2006Brazil, USA face familiar battle for bronze
Saturday 2 September 2006Late drama produces all-Asian final
Thursday 31 August 2006China PR advance as US pay the penalty
Thursday 31 August 2006Brazil broken as Koreans reach final
Thursday 31 August 2006Heath: Our squad is something special
Wednesday 30 August 2006Dark horses at full gallop
Wednesday 30 August 2006Self-critic Shang sets the standard
Wednesday 30 August 2006Barcelos believes it's Brazil's title
Tuesday 29 August 2006Big names bow out
Tuesday 29 August 2006Russia find no home comforts
Monday 28 August 2006Revenge for US, relief for Korea DPR
Sunday 27 August 2006US down holders to set up China clash
Sunday 27 August 2006Last-gasp Koreans edge into semis
Sunday 27 August 2006Laudehr eager to face old foes
Sunday 27 August 2006Brazil & China PR through to last four
Saturday 26 August 2006Clinical China shatter hosts' hopes
Saturday 26 August 2006Rostedt out for revenge
Saturday 26 August 2006Brazil triumph in dramatic finish
Saturday 26 August 2006Koreans unfazed by rapid rise
Saturday 26 August 2006Necib following in famous footsteps
Saturday 26 August 2006Misfiring Danilova hunts a happy ending
Friday 25 August 2006Group C: Holders left in Koreans' shade
Friday 25 August 2006Group D: USA and France coast into quarters
Friday 25 August 2006Seleção stars promise 'real Brazil'
Friday 25 August 2006Group B: China PR a class apart
Friday 25 August 2006Group A: Brazil and Russia scrape through
Friday 25 August 2006Seasoned Sabi leads by example
Friday 25 August 2006Only the best will do, says Zhang
Friday 25 August 2006US set up German revenge mission
Thursday 24 August 2006Rostedt seals top spot for US
Thursday 24 August 2006Manicler hat-trick helps Argentina go out on a high
Thursday 24 August 2006Free-scoring Germans steamroll Swiss
Thursday 24 August 2006Koreans maul Mexico to finish top
Thursday 24 August 2006Majestic Falconets soar into last eight
Wednesday 23 August 2006Aussies & Canucks crash as quarter-finals take shape
Wednesday 23 August 2006Ma seals Canada's fate
Wednesday 23 August 2006Hosts' delight as Australia bow out
Wednesday 23 August 2006Brazil advance as Kiwis salvage pride
Wednesday 23 August 2006USA and France scrap for supremacy
Wednesday 23 August 2006