Spain fights for penalties at the U-20 Women's World Cup

The Spanish national team beat North Korea in the final of the U-20 Women's World Cup by winning the penalty shootout 4-3, after a goalless 0‑0 draw in 90 minutes of regular time and 120 minutes of extra time.

Penalties decide the victory

From 11 meters, the four Spanish players converted all their kicks, while two of the North Koreans missed. Goalkeeper Laia López stood out by saving two attempts, although sources indicate that the North Korean players who missed were Choe Yon‑A and Pak Il‑Sim or, alternatively, Choe Yon‑A and Pak Ok I.

Possession dominance and chances

Throughout the match, ball possession was predominantly Spanish, but the best chances were shared between the two teams. Neither side managed to find the back of the net, keeping the score at 0‑0 until the end of regular time and extra time.

Road to the final and repercussions

During the tournament, Spain amassed 21 goals for and only one against, while North Korea scored 16 and conceded none. Both arrived unbeaten, with six wins each. Portugal was eliminated in the round of 16 by the Spanish, and Colombia secured third place.

Spain chases the Under-20 World Cup throne against North Korea

Laia López, goalkeeper of Real Madrid, was the main protagonist of the penalty shootout, stopping the kicks from Choe Yon‑A and one of the Pak players, thus securing the Spanish victory.

Coach David Aznar guided the team to a style of play based on long runs and speed, with decisive interventions from players such as Noe Bejarano, Alba Cerrato, Rosalía Domínguez and Cristina Librán throughout the match.

Spain aims to cement its dominance at the World Cup against North Korea

With this title, Spain celebrates its second world crown in the U-20 category, reinforcing the promise of a bright future for Spanish women's football.