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Japan took the honours at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2014, a 21-day competition that proved to be one big party for the host nation. The Little Nadeshiko saw off Spain in a superb final that set the seal on a memorable tournament.
The
two sides were fitting finalists, having played the most skilful and
entertaining football of the 16 participating nations, providing proof
of just how rewarding long-term projects founded on solid, targeted
development programmes can be.
The
unstoppable Japanese combined technical brilliance with tactical
discipline, attracting admiration for their attacking power, defensive
solidity and the speed of their play. Not only were they the
competition’s highest scorers, they also conceded fewer goals than
anyone.
Playing some patient and solid football, runners-up Spain
showed how much their game is progressing and can take satisfaction
from the fact that the only side that could beat them were the
tournament winners.
from FIFA / FlagWigs.com
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