© Getty Images THE DAY REPLAYED – After two highly entertaining matches, the semi-final line-up of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016 is complete. Mexico were on the verge of a shock win over three-time champions USA but succumbed to a heart-breaking defeat in a dramatic finale, while Germany’s dream of defending their title was dashed by a strong France side.
Results
Quarter-finals
USA 2-1 Mexico
Germany 0-1 France
Goal of the day
Germany-France (Delphine Cascarino 16’)
This goal was not only decisive, it was also a thing of beauty. Playing a short corner, France’s captain Cascarino collected the ball from Louise Fleury, stormed into the box and fired an unstoppable drive high into the far corner. Germany’s goalkeeper Carina Schluter could only look on helpless as it flew by.
Memorable moments
Substitutes strike: That USA prevailed on Friday afternoon to reach the last four was down to the impact of their substitutes. Kelcie Hedge and Ally Watt entered the fray m..
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