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Match 29 Christchurch - QE II Stadium
Clear
13 November
Korea DPR
2:1
England
2:1 (2:0)
  • HO Un Byol (19')
  • JON Myong Hwa (44')
  • Rebecca JANE (75')

Referee Michelle PYE

Summary

Koreans edge brave England

Koreans edge brave England

 Korea DPR became the first side to book their place in the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final with a 2-1 win over England in Christchurch. Lois Fidler's Lionesses battled bravely, but couldn't conjure up another upset and will now move on to contest the third-place play-off against the loser of the day's second semi-final. Ultimately, England simply left ...

Highlights

Line-up

PRK
ENG
Substitute(s)
Coaches
RI Ui Ham (PRK)
(ENG) Lois FIDLER
Officials
  • Referee: Michelle PYE (CAN)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Emperatriz AYALA (SLV)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Mayte CHAVEZ (MEX)
  • Fourth official: Kirsi SAVOLAINEN (FIN)
  • Absent
  • Injured

Photos

  • England's Isobel Christiansen shows her dejection after losing against Korea DPR
  • Players of Korea DPR celebrate winning against England
  • Players of Korea DPR celebrate during the semi-final against England
  • England's Lauren Bruton shows her dejection after losing against Korea DPR
  • Jon Myong Hwa wheels away after scoring Korea DPR's second goal against England.
  • England fans cheer on their team during the semi-final against Korea DPR.
  • Action from the semi-final between Korea DPR and England.
  • Korea DPR's players pay tribute to their fans after their semi-final victory.
  • Korea DPR's players celebrate their semi-final victory over England.

Quotes

"We've had a lot of criticism here for coming out on top in games when we've not been the better side, but on this occasion I think it was the other way round," Lois Fidler, England coach.

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STATISTICS
Korea DPRStatisticsEngland
15Shots6
5Corner kicks2
3Yellow cards1
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
52%Possession (%)48%