
Spain defeated Japan 3-1 at the FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup Final in front of 29,891 at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.
Inma Gabarro’s opener and Salma Paralluelo’s brace – which included a penalty – saw Spain in control at the break.
Suzu Amano did pull a goal back two minutes after the restart but that was Japan’s only goal.
Brazil beat the Netherlands 4-1 in the third place match, watched by 15,672. Rosa van Gool cancelled out Ana Clara’s effort but Tarciane restored the lead and extended it from the spot, before Gi Fernandes rounded off the victory.

Tournament awards
Japan’s Maika Hamano won the Golden Ball and also the Silver Boot with four goals, Spain’s Inma Gabarro got the Silver Ball as well as the Golden Boot with eight goals.
The Bronze Ball went to Brazil’s Tarciane, the Bronze Boot to Japan’s Yuzuki Yamamoto with three goals.
Spain’s Txell Font was given the Golden Glove, while the FIFA Fair Play Award was awarded to Japan.