Brazil suffers defeat and finishes in 4th place in the U-17 Women’s World Cup

The Brazilian women's team postponed, for the second year in a row, its dream of reaching the podium of the U17 Football World Cup. This Saturday (7), the Amarelinha team finished in fourth place after a 6-0 defeat to North Korea, four-time champions of the category. With the triumph at the Mohammed VI Complex, in Rabat (Morocco), the North Koreans ended the competition with the bronze medal. Japan and Nigeria compete for the title this afternoon.

Last year, Brazil also finished in fourth place, the team's best campaign at the World Cup so far. On that occasion, also under the command of coach Rilany Silva, the team was beaten by Mexico on penalties.

In today's duel, the North Koreans dictated the pace of the game from the beginning. With quick counterattacks, they opened the scoring in the 11th minute with Kim Won Sim. Then they expanded with Ri Ui Gyong in the 43rd. With a retreat, the team ended the first stage without any shots while their opponents finished 11 times.

After the break, North Korea continued to control the match. Ri Ye Rim scored the third in the 15th minute and 10 minutes later, Ri Ui Gyong scored her second of the game. She hit a beautiful shot from outside the box, increasing the North Koreans' lead to 4-0. Before the end, Brazil still conceded two goals in a row: Yu Jong Hyang found the net in the 40th minute and Ri Kyong Im completed the rout in the next minute.

Brazilian campaign

GROUP PHASE

Brazil 6 x 2 Canada

Brazil 3 x 3 Ghana

Brazil 3 x 0 Norway

OCTAVES

Brazil 3 (8) x (7) 3 Poland

WEDNESDAYS

Brazil 2 x 1 China

SEMIFINALS

Brazil 1 x 3 Nigeria

BRONZE DISPUTE

Brazil 0 x 6 North Korea