The triumph Colombia 1-0 over Germany at the start of the FIFA Under-20 World Cupin Costa Ricareaches greater dimension when reviewing the background of the rival: three-time world champion (2004, 2010 and 2014) of the category and European runner-up.
The Germans, together with the Americans, They are the ones who have won this tournament the most times in the nine editions to date (3 each). For this reason and because the adversary came as favorite for the title, the Colombian victory is brilliant.
This Wednesday was the second duel between these two selected at the Junior World Cup. The first dates back to 2010, when in the group round Germany beat Colombia 3-1 (our goal by Melissa Ortiz). On that occasion, the Tricolor advanced to the semifinals and placed fourth following losing the match for third place once morest South Korea (1-0).
Thus, there is already a path mapped out for those now led by Carlos Paniagua from Antioquiawho ratified the good moment of women’s football in the country.
This Wednesday, at the stadium Alejandro Morara Sotoof Alajuela, In addition to the goal of Antioquia Mariana Muñozat 86 minutes, the choice of Linda Caycedo as the best player of the match, and the performance of the goalkeeper Natalia Giraldo, We must highlight the personality and conviction of all the Colombians who, without complexes, faced the Europeans.
the soccer players Nationals technically countered the physical strength of the Europeans and also showed an interesting biotype, characteristic of high performance. “This changes the way people think regarding Colombian soccer; competing in the world championships is something impressive, it is already at a different rhythm of the game”, he commented Caicedo to the Caracol Goal.
The next presentation of Colombia will be on Saturday (6:00 pm) once morest Mexicowhich tied 1-1 with New Zealand.
Caicedo is ratified as a world figure
The Valle del Cauca striker was chosen as the best player of the match. Linda arrived at the World Cup with the figure label that she won in the Copa America for women, in which she was awarded the award for the most outstanding of the tournament. Against the Germans, she generated several goal options that she might not achieve, like other teammates, and she contributed in defense.
The goal came with a stamp from Antioquia
Mariana Muñoz, 19 years old, scored the winning goal in the 86th minute. The player played with Nacional in the Women’s League. She has also been in the Antioquia Selection process and in October she will be, as a reinforcement, in the América de Cali squad to play the women’s Copa Libertadores in Ecuador.
SUMMARY OF THE PARTY
COLOMBIA 1
Technician: Carlos Paniagua
Players: Natalia Giraldo; Ana María Guzmán, Kelly Caicedo Ángela Barón, Yirleidis Quejada; Ilana Izquierdo, Liced Serna, María Reyes (Mariana Muñoz, 72′), Gabriela Rodríguez; Gisela Robledo (Ingrid Guerra, 72′), Linda Caicedo (Yunaira López, 90’+5).
Goals: Mariana Muñoz (86′)
Figure: Linda Caicedo
GERMANY 0
Coach: Kathrin Peter.
Players: Julia Kassen; Miriam Hils, Clara Fröhlich (Vanesa Diehm, 86), Madeleine Steck, Beke Sterner, Tuana Keles (Laureta Elmazi, 62), Lisanne Grẽwe, Cora Zicai (Sarah Mattner, 62), Sophie Weidauer, Selina Vobian (Gia Corley). , 76′), Charlotte Wamser.
Goals: did not score
Figura: Julia Kassen.
Stadium: Alejandro Morera Soto. / Referee: Marianela Araya Cruz (CRC). / Assistants: Mijensa Rensch (SOUTH), Shirley Parello (HON), Vicentina Amedome (TOG), Melissa Borjas (HON). / Ticket office: was not provided.
