2010 Tobago FIFA U-17 女子世少盃 ， 描述： 決賽:日本 3 vs 3 南韓 (12碼 4:5)

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	21/09 16:00			Korea Republic	vs	Spain
	21/09 19:00			Korea DPR	vs	Japan

Finish line in sight for final four


Of the 16 teams that arrived in the Caribbean bubbling with ambition, only four are still left. It is semi-final time at Trinidad and Tobago 2010 and three fearsome Asian sides plus the champions of Europe will now lock horns for the right to contest the trophy in a fascinating pair of games.

The first semi-final brings together two hopefuls who impressed for different reasons in the last eight: Korea Republic, who downed Nigeria 6-5 after extra time in an epic tussle, and Spain, who are buoyed by beating pre-tournament favourites Brazil 2-1. The winner of that match will then face either defending champions Korea DPR or Japan in the showpiece, the former fresh from defeating a powerful Germany side 1-0 and the latter having dug deep to oust Republic of Ireland 2-1.

Match of the day
Korea DPR-Japan, Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, 19.00
These two rivals look to have much in common on paper, with both favouring a short-passing game, a clinical finisher (Kim Kum Jong for Korea DPR and Kumi Yokoyama for Japan) and plenty of diminutive but skilful individuals all over the pitch. They also took runners-up spot in their respective sections and have been steadily improving throughout the tournament, culminating in a pair of quarter-final victories against European sides.

For all that, however, this 100 per cent Asian encounter will throw up a stark clash of styles. Korea DPR are most noted for their disciplined approach and an ironclad defensive style based on two banks of four, while their goalscoring strategy revolves around counter-attacks usually finished off by Kim Kum Jong. As for the young Nadeshiko, they have adopted a rapid, forward-looking philosophy that carries the risk of leaving them exposed at the back. In short, the best defence still left in the competition will be testing itself against the best attack, with sparks no doubt sure to fly.





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History on the line in Trinidad

With three weeks of frenzied football drawing to a close at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago, only the big day remains. Japan will take on Korea Republic in a mouth-watering all-Asian final that pits the grace and cheekiness of the Japanese Nadeshiko against the sturdy and speedy Taeguk Ladies. All will be known on 25 September at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in the heart of Port of Spain.

The game
Korea Republic-Japan, Saturday 25 September, Port of Spain, 18:00 (local time)
A re-match of the AFC qualifying semi-final which the Koreans won 1-0, the contest will put the guile and creativity of the Hiroshi Yoshida’s Japan to the test against a powerful and pace-packed South Korea. The Koreans have in their side the tournament’s top scorer, Yeo Min Ji, who her coach insists is still only at 80 per cent of her abilities since picking up a knee injury four months ago. “We have yet to see the best of her,” warned Ri Song Gun of the ruthless striker who has scored eight goals in five games here in T&T. The Japanese, however, have their own predatory ace in the form of Kumi Yokoyama, whose six goals so far put her within striking distance of the adidas Golden Boot. “I am sure we will become world champions,” the scorer of a glorious winner in the semi-final against Korea DPR told FIFA.com with an impish grin.

The tournament’s two best goalkeepers will also be on display on final day with Japanese captain Eri Hirao rescuing her team on more than one occasion and Korean net-minder Kim Minah looking spring-loaded at times. Up through midfield, Japan rely on an exciting and rotating band of hugely talented technicians with Mai Kyokawa, Yokoyama, Haruka Hamada, Chika Kato and Haruna Kawashima swapping positions effortlessly and pushing forward in waves of attack. The Koreans, for their part, rely on the smashing combination play of Yeo Min Ji, captain Kim Areum and Lee Geum Min in a traditional 4-4-2.

The stat
1 – Whichever team proves out in the grand finale in the Trinidadian capital will carve out a slice of history in the women’s game. It will be the first FIFA women’s title for either South Korea or Japan, who are both playing in their first final of a global women’s competition. One is also a relevant number as each of the finalists have lost a game en route to the ultimate match, Japan falling to Spain in their opener and the Koreans being bested by Germany in the group stages.

What they said
“We lost to the Koreans in the Asian championship not long ago, but that will not fill us with fear. It is an experience we can use to be more prepared this time around. I am sure we will win but we must find a way to neutralise Yeo Min Ji, that is the key,” Japanese defensive midfielder Hikari Takagi on the keys to victory.

“We have had some very difficult games in this tournament even against so-called minnows like South Africa and Mexico, but my players have overcome these hardships and being in the final is the result of my players’ strength and resolve. I am very proud of them.” Korea Republic coach Ri Song Gun.

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3 ASIA TEAMS IN SEMI FINAL....NOW FINAL ARE DOMINATING BY 2 ASIA TEAMS....ENTIRE ASIA WILL BE PROUD OF JAPAN N KOREA......NO WONDER WHO WON THE CUP......ASIA ALREADY BEAT THE WORLD...

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3 ASIA TEAMS IN SEMI FINAL....NOW FINAL ARE DOMINATING BY 2 ASIA TEAMS....ENTIRE ASIA WILL BE PROUD OF JAPAN N KOREA......NO WONDER WHO WON THE CUP......ASIA ALREADY BEAT THE WORLD...
ckw4737 發表於 2010-9-23 05:20 PM

無錯決賽是日本vs南韓,女子足球好有趣,佢地真係去到盡贏多少都唔會留力的.

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南韓 加時12碼勝 日本 A first crown for Korea Republic

Saturday night in Port of Spain to be crowned champions at a global footballing competition for the first time in their history. The thriller finished 3-3 after extra time and needed a penalty shootout to decide the victor. The end-to-end encounter had fans at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on the edge of their seats from start to finish and was a fitting conclusion to the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago.

If any of the 22 young ladies down on the pitch were at all intimidated by the huge crowd or the presence of heartthrob David Beckham up in the VIP tribune, they didn’t show it in the first 12 minutes. The Koreans marched up and scored the opener with their first shot of the match. Lee Jungeun squared up to the ball in the sixth minute some 25 yards from goal and arrowed it to the top corner.

Not to be outdone, the Nadeshiko repeated the trick, only from farther out, five minutes later. Hikaru Naomoto collected from a poor clearance, controlled and slipped past one marker before hammering toward goal from 30 yards out. The Korean goalkeeper got her gloves to the ball, but could only palm it against the underside of the crossbar and in. The keeper was cursing her bad luck and positioning again shortly after as Japan took the lead through a harmless-looking effort from Yoko Tanaka. It somehow slid under Kim Minah and into the net to make the score 2-1.

The Koreans were having trouble getting the ball to tournament top scorer Yeo Min Ji, but the rest of the Taeguk Ladies were more than willing to pick up the slack in attack. Captain Kim Areum’s free-kick from distance flew up into the humid night sky on the half hour and came crashing down against Hirao’s crossbar, with the keeper well and truly beaten. She got it right on the stroke of half-time, however, when her vicious set-piece from a full 40 yards levelled the scores.

The fans were able to catch their breath a bit as the second half began at a less-frenetic tempo, but the lull in the action lasted only 11 minutes and was broken by the outstanding Japanese winger Yokoyama. She bolted past a phalanx of defenders, as she has done on so many occasions at these finals, and crossed low. Chika Kato was on hand to poke home into the open net, flinging herself at the deflected ball. Japan continued to press forward, prodding for a fourth goal. It nearly came in the 64th minute, but the Korean keeper was somehow able to push Yoko Tanaka’s curling shot against the post.

Yeo min Ji almost drew level again for the Koreans, but the ball came off the crossbar and then off the head of Hirao, failing to find the back of the net with 15 minutes to go. They were rewarded for their long-range instincts in the 79th minute, however, when substitute Lee So Dam thundered home from well outside the box to force extra time. Japan were the dominant side in the added periods, but they couldn’t convert their chances and the game was decided on penalties. Defender Jang Selgi was the hero on the night, scoring the decisive spot-kick to see Korea Republic win their first world title in any age category or gender.