Brazil's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup campaign ended in humiliation as they were crushed 6-0 by DPR Korea in the third-place match. The result marked a second successive fourth-place finish for Brazil at the competition. DPR Korea, on the other hand, finished the tournament with a record-breaking 29 goals. The Asian giants dominated the match, with Kim Won-sim opening the scoring in the 12th minute and Ri Ui-gyong doubling the advantage just before half-time.
The Brazilian team's defeat to Nigeria in the semi-finals had generated debate, particularly after comments from some Brazilian observers claimed the Nigerian girls were overaged. Following the thrashing by DPR Korea, Nigerian fans flooded social media with reactions. Many referenced the criticism that followed the Flamingos' semi-final victory. One fan wrote: "These Brazilian girls cried after losing to Nigeria that they forgot to train."
DPR Korea's victory was a statement performance, with Ri Ye-rim making it 3-0 before Ri Ui-gyong grabbed her second of the evening with a stunning finish. Player of the Match Yu Jong-hyang finally got her reward with a goal of her own before Ri Kyong-im completed the destruction late on. The 6-0 scoreline underlined DPR Korea's dominance and ensured they surpassed the previous mark for a single FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Nigerian fans quickly reacted to Brazil's comments following their semi-final defeat. Some supporters even referenced the accusations made against Nigeria's players throughout the tournament. One fan wrote: "Waiting on that dumb journalist to come accuse the Koreans of being adults." Others believed the scoreline showed just how dominant the Flamingos had been in their own victory over Brazil.
Brazil started well against Nigeria but ultimately lost. The result quickly attracted attention in Nigeria, with many fans taking to social media to react. Some fans noted that Nigeria could have won by a larger margin, with 40 shots on goal. The loss was a painful reminder for Brazil that things can always get worse.
For DPR Korea, the victory was a testament to their strength and skill. The team had shown resilience throughout the competition, and their record-breaking 29 goals demonstrated their dominance. The result marked a perfect response to everything that had been said after the Flamingos booked their historic place in the final.
The loss was a disappointing end to Brazil's campaign, but it also highlighted the strength of their opponents. As the tournament came to a close, fans and players alike reflected on the performances of their teams. The Flamingos' victory over Brazil had been a significant upset, and the subsequent loss to DPR Korea only served to emphasize the strength of the Asian giants.
Key points
- Brazil's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup campaign ended in a 6-0 loss to DPR Korea.
- The result marked a second successive fourth-place finish for Brazil at the competition.
- DPR Korea finished the tournament with a record-breaking 29 goals.
