…Japan Kicks Out Kenya 3-1.
Yankee Babes of USA on Thursday in Morocco spinned two times former World U17 Women’s champions, La Roja Babes of Spain out of the 2026 tournament by 2-1.
The Yankee Babes meant business as the team had scored two vital goals in the first half. Deus Stanislaus got a pass from Williams to score the opener in the 43rd minute and Maddie Dimaria fired in the 2nd goal in the 45+2 minute.
Spain got her consolatory goal in the 71st minute through Vera Molina.
Spain lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2022 while USA got a 2008 Silver Medal as her best achievement. That sets up USA versus five times and defending champions North Korea in the 2nd quarterfinals on Sunday at 4pm.
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In the other round of 16 games, Japan walloped Kenya 3-1. Incidentally Brenda Achieng of Kenya opened scoring in the 29th minute but Mei Hanashiro quickly equalized on the 36th minute.
Japan dominated the 2nd half and Nanani Kurita got the 2nd goal in the 59th minute while Asuka Tanaka shoved in the 3rd goal.
Here is the Quarterfinal Fixtures.
1. Ghana vs Jap @4pm on Sunday
2. Nkor vs USA @4pm on Sunday
3 China vs Bra @7pm on Sunday
4 Ngr vs Ven @ 7pm on Sunday
Semifinal matches will be played next Wednesday, the 3rd place match will precede the grand finale next week Saturday.
Eniola Olatunji reporting for Patmos Media Line.
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