China PR kept pace through the opening four kicks, but their fifth penalty sailed over the crossbar as Italy advanced to the quarter-finals.
After falling behind to Karen Appiah's first-half strike, the East Asian side responded after the break and were rewarded in the 73rd minute when Wang Dantong's looping effort was spilled over the line by Italy goalkeeper Elena Belli for an own goal. .....
Italy secure a place in the last eight on penalties! 🇮🇹🎯#U20WWC
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) September 16, 2026
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