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ASIA’S YOUNG STARLETS SHINE AT FIFA U-20 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

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December 6, 2016

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Port Moresby: The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016 has finally drawn to a close after 32 matches. The tournament was crowned by an enthralling final between France and DPR Korea, who lifted the trophy for the second time since 2006 after clinching a 3-1 win.

While football is a team sport, several young players were recognised for particularly outstanding performances on the pitch along the way. Japan’s Hina Sugita was named as player of the tournament ahead of newly crowned world champion Kim So-hyang, Mylene Chavas collected the accolade for best goalkeeper and the Young Nadeshiko topped the fair play list compiled and monitored by FIFA’s Technical Studies Group (TSG).

Read on for yourself to discover whose bags will be a little heavier on the journey home.....

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