USA third at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after late own-goal

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 - United States vs Netherlands
United States players celebrate winning the bronze medal. (Julian Medina / SPP)

USA edged the Netherlands 2-1 after extra time in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third-place play off match.

Allyson Sentnor gave the Americans a 10th-minute lead in front of over 11,000 at the Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, Colombia.

The Dutch were back on level terms before the half-hour mark, Robine Lacroix with the equaliser.

With no further addition to the score in normal time, the tie went to extra time and very nearly penalties too.

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 - United States vs Netherlands
Pietra Tordin of USA challenged by Veerle Buurman of the Netherlands. (Julian Medina / SPP)

However, a 119th-minute own-goal by the unfortunate Nayomi Buikema gave the USA victory.

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