USA third at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after late own-goal | OneFootball

United States players celebrate winning the bronze medal. (Julian Medina / SPP)

USA edged the Netherlands 2-1 after extra time in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third-place play off match.

Allyson Sentnor gave the Americans a 10th-minute lead in front of over 11,000 at the Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, Colombia.

The Dutch were back on level terms before the half-hour mark, Robine Lacroix with the equaliser.

With no further addition to the score in normal time, the tie went to extra time and very nearly penalties too.

Pietra Tordin of USA challenged by Veerle Buurman of the Netherlands. (Julian Medina / SPP)

However, a 119th-minute own-goal by the unfortunate Nayomi Buikema gave the USA victory.

Japan face North Korea in the final on Sunday evening (10pm UK time), streamed live and free on FIFA+

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