- Mexico knock out Ghana on penalties
- Canada overcome Germany in tight encounter
- Both teams advance to semi-finals for first time
THE DAY REPLAYED – Mexico and Canada enjoyed an evening to remember at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Uruguay 2018 on Sunday, eliminating the highly-fancied pair of Ghana and Germany, and qualifying for the last four of the tournament for the first time ever.
Results
Quarter-finals
Ghana 2–2 (2-4 on penalties) Mexico
Germany 0–1 Canada
Uruguay 2018: Quarter-final Matchday 2
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Jordyn Huitema of Canada celebrates a scored goal
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Jordyn Huitema of Canada celebrates a scored goal during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Germany and Canada at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay.(Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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A view inside Canada dressing room
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: A view inside Canada dressing room prior the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Germany and Canada at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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A view inside Germany dressing room
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: A view inside Germany dressing room prior the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Germany and Canada at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Head Coach Ulrike Ballweg of Germany during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Head Coach Ulrike Ballweg of Germany during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Germany and Canada at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Ivana Fuso of Germany struggles for the ball with Maya Antoine of Canada
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Ivana Fuso of Germany struggles for the ball with Maya Antoine of Canada during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Germany and Canada at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay.(Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Assistant head coach of Canada Michael Norris gestures
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Assistant head coach of Canada Michael Norris gestures during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Germany and Canada at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay.(Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Jordyn Huitema of Canada dribbles past Anna Aehling of Germany
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Jordyn Huitema of Canada dribbles past Anna Aehling of Germany during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Germany and Canada at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Gia Corley of Germany shields the ball from Wayny Balata of Canada
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Gia Corley of Germany shields the ball from Wayny Balata of Canada during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Germany and Canada at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Jordyn Huitema of Canada celebrates a scored goal with her teammates
26 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Jordyn Huitema of Canada celebrates a scored goal with her teammates during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Germany and Canada at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay.(Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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A view inside the locker room of Ghana
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: A view inside the locker room of Ghana before the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Ghana v Mexico - FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 Quarter Final
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: A view inside the locker room of Mexico during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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A view inside the locker room of Mexico
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: A view inside the locker room of Mexico during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Players of Ghana and Mexico enter the pitch before the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Players of Ghana and Mexico enter the pitch before the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Players of Mexico enter the pitch before the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Players of Mexico enter the pitch before the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Nicole Perez of Mexico poses prior the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Nicole Perez of Mexico poses prior the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Players of Ghana and Mexico line up for the National Anthems
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Players of Ghana and Mexico line up for the National Anthems ahead the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Mukarama Abdulai of Ghana celebrates after scoring a goal
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Mukarama Abdulai of Ghana celebrates after scoring a goal during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Elizabeth Oppong of Ghana and Alison Gonzalez of Mexico battle for control of the ball
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Elizabeth Oppong of Ghana and Alison Gonzalez of Mexico battle for control of the ball during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Mukarama Abdulai of Ghana celebrates a scored goal
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Mukarama Abdulai of Ghana celebrates a scored goal during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Denise Castro of Mexico shields the ball from Animah Grace of Ghana
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Denise Castro of Mexico shields the ball from Animah Grace of Ghana during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Suzzy Teye of Ghana celebrates with Millot Pokuaa after scoring a goal
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Suzzy Teye of Ghana celebrates with Millot Pokuaa after scoring a goal during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Tedinah Sekyere of Ghana defends Natalia Mauleon of Mexico
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Tedinah Sekyere of Ghana defends Natalia Mauleon of Mexico during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Nicole Perez of Mexico celebrates a scored goal
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Nicole Perez of Mexico celebrates a scored goal during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Nicole Perez of Mexico, center, celebrates with Tanna Carreto after she scored a goal
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Nicole Perez of Mexico, center, celebrates with Tanna Carreto after she scored a goal during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Ghana and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Julieta Peralta of Mexico celebrates after scoring the game winning penalty kick defeating Ghana
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Julieta Peralta of Mexico celebrates after scoring the game winning penalty kick defeating Ghana in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Head coach Monica Vergara of Mexico celebrate with her players after Mexico defeat Ghana
25 Nov 2018
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Monica Vergara of Mexico celebrate with her players after Mexico defeat Ghana in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match at Estadio Charrua on November 25, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Memorable moments
Sign of greatness: Before openly celebrating their historic qualification for the semi-finals of Uruguay 2018, both the Mexican and Canadian players respectively made their way over to their Ghanaian and German opponents to offer them words of consolation – proof that winning and fair play are not mutually exclusive.
CONCACAF on the charge: With Mexico and Canada facing each other in one of Wednesday’s semi-finals, the tournament is now sure to have a CONCACAF representative in the final, for just the second time. The first team from the region to achieve this feat was USA in the inaugural edition of the U-17 World Cup in 2008. In fact, no CONCACAF side had advanced to the final four of the competition since then.
Penalties prevalent: With three shootouts, Uruguay 2018 has already seen more matches decided by penalties than any other previous U-17 Women’s World Cup. New Zealand 2008, Trinidad and Tobago 2010, Azerbaijan 2012 and Costa Rica 2014 only featured two, while there was only one at Jordan 2016.
Support from the stands: The German players took their time leaving Montevideo’s Estadio Charrua following their elimination at the hands of Canada, but they still managed to steal the hearts of the large numbers of fans who had turned up to cheer them on. To lift their spirits, the supporters chanted the names of every single German squad member.
Goalscorer’s goodbye: Ghana’s defeat also marked the end of the road for Mukarama Abdulai, the tournament’s leading scorer with seven goals. The free-scoring forward found the net in all four of the Black Maidens’ matches and looks likely to secure the adidas Golden Boot, although her closest pursuer, Spain’s Claudia Pina, who lies three goals back, still has two games in which to cut the gap.
The words
“My players played like Mexicans today. They played with pride and passion, just like all the other Mexico teams – male or female."
Mexico coach Monica Vergara
“The girls have done really well, from the start of the tournament until now. I feel so proud and happy on their behalf. I consoled them and told them that we have a bright future ahead of us."
Ghana coach Evans Adotey
Up next: semi-finals (all times local)
Wednesday 28 November
New Zealand-Spain, Montevideo (16.00)
Mexico-Canada, Montevideo (19.00)
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