- First two teams book semi-final tickets
- Spain reach last four for the first time
- France knock out defending champions Korea DPR
THE DAY REPLAYED – Two of the spots in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 semi-finals have now been filled, with Spain the first to reach the last four after a narrow victory over Nigeria.
The second match of the day was a replay of the 2016 final between France and Korea DPR. This time, Les Bleuettes came out on top and will meet Spain in the semi-finals.
Results
Quarter-finals - Concarneau
Spain 2-1 Nigeria
France 1-0 Korea DPR
France 2018: Quarter-final Matchday One
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Aitana Bonmati celebrates her goal with her teammates
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Aitana Bonmati (C) of Spain celebrates her team's first goal with team mates during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Nigeria's players sing in the tunnel
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Players of Nigeria sing in the tunnel prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Team captain Aitana Bonmati of Spain looks on in the tunnel
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Team captain Aitana Bonmati of Spain looks on in the tunnel prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Spain pose for a team photo
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Players of Spain pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Grace Igboamalu of Nigeria is challenged by Damaris Egurrola of Spain]()
Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Grace Igboamalu of Nigeria is challenged by Damaris Egurrola of Spain
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Grace Igboamalu (C) of Nigeria is challenged by Damaris Egurrola and Carmen Menayo of Spain during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Aitana Bonmati of Spain celebrates her team's first goal]()
Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Aitana Bonmati of Spain celebrates her team's first goal
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Aitana Bonmati of Spain celebrates her team's first goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Aitana Bonmati of Spain celebrates scoring the opening goal
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Aitana Bonmati of Spain celebrates after she scores her sides first goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Claudia Pina of Spain is challenged by Mary Ologbosere of Nigeria]()
Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Claudia Pina of Spain is challenged by Mary Ologbosere of Nigeria
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Claudia Pina of Spain is challenged by Mary Ologbosere of Nigeria during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Rasheedat Ajibade of Nigeria holds off Damaris Egurrola of Spain]()
Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Rasheedat Ajibade of Nigeria holds off Damaris Egurrola of Spain
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Rasheedat Ajibade of Nigeria and Damaris Egurrola of Spain during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Carmen Menayo of Spain is challenged by Grace Igboamalu
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Carmen Menayo of Spain is challenged by Grace Igboamalu of Nigeria during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Peace Efih of Nigeria and Damaris Egurrola of Spain vie for the ball]()
Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Peace Efih of Nigeria and Damaris Egurrola of Spain vie for the ball
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Peace Efih of Nigeria and Damaris Egurrola of Spain during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Patricia Guijarro of Spain scores their second goal
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Patricia Guijarro of Spain scores a goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Steve Bardens - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Spain celebrate after Patricia Guijarro scores the second goal
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Spain celebrate after Patricia Guijarro of Spain scores her sides second goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Peace Efih of Nigeria shields the ball from Carmen Menayo of Spain
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Peace Efih of Nigeria shields the ball from Carmen Menayo of Spain is tackled by of Nigeria during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Steve Bardens - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Christy Ucheibe of Nigeria is challenged by Patricia Guijarro of Spain
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Christy Ucheibe of Nigeria is challenged by Patricia Guijarro of Spain during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - An emotional Joy Duru after the match
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: An emotional Joy Duru of Nigeria after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Laia Aleixandri and Eva Navarro of Spain celebrate
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Laia Aleixandri of Spain and Eva Navarro of Spain celebrate after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Claudia Pina of Spain celebrates after the match
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Claudia Pina of Spain celebrates after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Nigeria react after the final whistle
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Players of Nigeria react after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Spain celebrate after the match
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Team of Spain celebrates after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Nigeria: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Goalkeeper Catalina Coll of Spain celebrates with Andrea Sierra
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Goalkeeper Catalina Coll of Spain celebrates with team mate Andrea Sierra after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between Spain and Nigeria at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Team captain Julie Thibaud of France walks in the tunnel]()
France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Team captain Julie Thibaud of France walks in the tunnel
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Team captain Julie Thibaud of France walks in the tunnel prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - France warms up before the match]()
France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - France warms up before the match
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Players of France warm up for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - France form a huddle before kick-off]()
France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - France form a huddle before kick-off
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Players of France huddle before the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - France pose for a team photo]()
France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - France pose for a team photo
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Players of France pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Kum Hyang-Ri of Korea DPR in action]()
France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Kum Hyang-Ri of Korea DPR in action
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Kum Hyang Ri of Korea DPR in action during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Ko Kyong-Hui of Korea DPR is challenged by Sandy Baltimore of France]()
France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Ko Kyong-Hui of Korea DPR is challenged by Sandy Baltimore of France
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Ko Kyong Hui of Korea DPR is challenged by Sandy Baltimore of France during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Amelie Delabre of France is challenged by Kim Kyong-Yong of Korea DPR
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Amelie Delabre of France is challenged by Kim Kyong Yong of Korea DPR during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Amelie Delabre scores the opening goal from the penalty spot]()
France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Amelie Delabre scores the opening goal from the penalty spot
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Amelie Delabre of France scores her teams first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Amelie Delabre of France celebrates after scoring her team's first goal
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Amelie Delabre of France celebrates her team's first goal during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Melvine Malard of France and Choe Kum-Ok vie for the ball]()
France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Melvine Malard of France and Choe Kum-Ok vie for the ball
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Melvine Malard of France and Kum Ok Choe of Korea DPR during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Sana Daoudi of France is challenged by Ko Kyong-Hui of Korea DPR
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Sana Daoudi of France is challenged by Ko Kyong Hui of Korea DPR during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - A general view of the match in Concarneau
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: General view during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - France head coach Gilles Eyquem shouts instructions to his players]()
France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - France head coach Gilles Eyquem shouts instructions to his players
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Head coach Gilles Eyquem of France reacts during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Amelie Delabre of France and Kum Hyang-Ri of Korea DPR vie for the ball
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Amelie Delabre of France and Kum Hyang Ri of Korea DPR during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Kum Ok-Choe of Korea DPR and Melvine Malard of France vie for the ball
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Kum Ok Choe of Korea DPR and Melvine Malard of France during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - Annahita Zamanian of France celebrates the win
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Annahita Zamanian of France celebrates the win after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - A dejected Korea DPR team look on after the match
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: A dejected Korea DPR team after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Korea DPR: Group - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final - France celebrate the win
16 Aug 2018
CONCARNEAU, FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Maelle Lakrar of France (13) celebrates with her team mates after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 Quarter Final quarter final match between France and Korea DPR at Stade Guy-Piriou on August 16, 2018 in Concarneau, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Memorable moments
La Rojita and Guijarro continue to fly high
Having already eliminated three-time champions USA from the tournament, Spain continued their fine form by reaching the semi-finals for the first time ever. Just like during the qualifying campaign for these finals, in which La Rojita ended up as European U-19 champions, Patri Guijarro's goals have sparked dreams of a maiden U-20 Women's World Cup title. She netted five times to finish as top scorer at the European U-19 Championship and once again leads the way at France 2018 with five goals – a tally she could still add to before the tournament is over.
New chapter
Only twice in history had two European teams previously reached the semi-finals at the same time at this competition. Germany and France did so in 2008 and again in 2014, meaning a new chapter will now be written in the record books following France 2018. Friday's fixture between England and the Netherlands will guarantee a third European country will appear in the last four, while a fourth could follow, if Germany beat Japan.
Familiar faces
At Papua New Guinea 2016, Korea DPR beat France 3-1 in the final to lift the title and break Les Bleuettes' hearts. The teams met for the second tournament in succession, only this time France were celebrating at the final whistle, as coach Gilles Eyquem's charges rubber-stamped their place in the semi-finals to retain hope of breaking the host nation curse. To date, Germany's triumph in 2010 is the only time a team has won the U-20 Women's World Cup title on home soil.
The words
"Spain played very well. They're set up to have possession. They play it on the ground and always try to get behind their opponents and they've got a good selection of players in attack. They've long been one of the favourites to win this U-20 Women's World Cup."
Silvia Neid, former coach of Germany's senior women's team and current head of the trend scouting department in girl's and women's football for the German Football Association (DFB)
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