The hoanmy.mobi U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 ended in scintillating style in Suwon as England won their first ever title at this level. Fittingly capping off a tournament graced by dazzling moments, both individually và collectively, the Young Lions and Venezuela put on a final befitting a fine three weeks of action.
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The championsHeading into Korea Republic 2017, England were not widely considered as favourites but, having topped Group A, they grew into the tournament through a fast-flowing midfield - with their attack spear-headed by adidas Golden Ball winner Dominic Solanke - lớn seem the complete outfit. With adidas Golden Glove winner Freddie Woodman anchoring proceedings, they proved worthy winners thanks to lớn their combination of defensive solidity & enthralling talent when going forward.
The hostsKorea Republic kicked the tournament off with a bang, seeing a sea of red erupting in the Jeonju stands as the Taeguk Warriors surged to lớn a 3-0 win over Guinea on day one. The home side’s poster-boy, Lee Seungwoo, shone before helping them to lớn their tournament highlight – a 2-1 win over Argentina – featuring a thrilling goal by the Barcelona starlet. While they could not match their best-ever performance of reaching the quarter-finals from four years ago, being eliminated by Portugal in the last 16, they left an explosive mark on the tournament’s early stages.
The entertainersVenezuela were rightful finalists thanks khổng lồ their impressive record in front of goal, sinking 14 in seven games, with nine different names on the scoresheet. Undoubtedly, though, Zambia were one of the neutrals’ favourites, with their uninhibited attacking approach bringing goals at both ends. An incredible 22 strikes across five games were rattled in during the African champions’ matches in Korea Republic, with the Young **Chipolopolo scoring 12 of them.
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The dramaLast-minute goals were in plentiful supply across the tournament. No less than 24 of the tournament’s 140 goals were sunk in the final ten minutes. None were more jaw-dropping, though, than Samuel Sosa’s last-second free-kick khổng lồ send Venezuela’s semi-final with Uruguay into extra-time. Seven of the 16 knockout games could not be decided in 90 minutes, with three going lớn penalties – all of which featured Uruguay, who won just one.
The records and numbersThe đứng đầu three sides in England, Venezuela and Italy all went trang chủ celebrating their best performances at this level, with La Vinotinto registering their finest ever showing on the global stage.
Having reached the last eight, Zambia too can reflect proudly on being their nation’s top U-20 generation, while Guinea & debutants Vietnam can both return with first ever points và goals. Fellow first-timers Vanuatu achieved the latter but, while points eluded them, 3-2 defeats khổng lồ Mexico & Germany can still be cherished as proud moments for the islanders.
On the individual front, Venezuela goalkeeper Wuilker Farinez claimed an exceptional spot in the history books as he became the first stopper to score in the competition – converting a penalty against Vanuatu. A special mention should go lớn USA’s Josh Sargent, who hit four goals lớn equal the Stars và Stripes’ U-20 scoring record while also becoming their youngest-ever scorer in the competition, aged just 17. Myer Bevan’s sensational strike for New Zealand against Honduras after 45 seconds, making it the tournament’s sixth-fastest ever, also deserves a tip of the cap.
Awardsadidas Golden Ball: Dominic Solanke (England)adidas Golden Boot: Riccardo Orsolini (Italy, five goals)adidas Golden Glove: Freddie Woodman (England)Fair Play Award: Mexico
