The 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was an international

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tournament and the world championship for women's national teams under the age of 20, presented by Grant Connell, organized by the sport's world governing body

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. It was the seventh edition of the tournament, took place from 5–24 August 2014 in

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, which was named the host nation for the tournament in conjunction with its successful bid for the

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.Canada is lone bidder for 2015 Women's World Cup
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beat

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1–0 after

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in the final. Germany won its third title while Nigeria lost their second final.

Host selection

As in 2010, the rights to host the 2014 U-20 Women's World Cup were automatically awarded to the host of the following year's Women's World Cup. Two countries,

and

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, initially bid to stage the events. However, on 1 March 2011, two days before the official voting was to take place, Zimbabwe withdrew, leaving Canada as the only bidder. FIFA officially awarded the tournaments to Canada on 3 March 2011.

Qualified teams

The slot allocation was approved by the FIFA Executive Committee in May 2012. :1.Teams that made their debut. In July, all Nigeria teams became subject of a

ban due to government interference with the national football association. The team faced exclusion from the tournament until the ban was lifted nine days later.

Venues

On 2 June 2013, FIFA announced that

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and

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would be the host cities for the tournament. The first three cities had been previously announced as host cities for the 2015 Women's World Cup, along with

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, and

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. Toronto did not apply to host the 2015 tournament due to conflicts with the

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, but does not face any such conflicts in 2014. Meanwhile, Ottawa indicated in late 2012 that it would not be able to participate in hosting the U-20 tournament due to construction delays on the

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. As was the case during the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, BMO Field in Toronto was known as the National Soccer Stadium during the tournament, due to FIFA policies regarding corporate sponsorship of stadiums.

Match officials

A total of 13 referees, 5 reserve referees, and 26 assistant referees were appointed by FIFA for the tournament.

Squads

Each team named a squad of 21 players (three of whom must be goalkeepers) by the FIFA deadline. The squads were announced by FIFA on 25 July 2014.

Final draw

The final draw was held on 1 March 2014 in

. Confederation champions France, South Korea and United States were put in Pot 1 alongside the hosts Canada, who were automatically assigned to Position A1. The draw then made sure no teams of the same confederation could meet in the group stage.

Group stage

The schedule of the tournament was announced on 6 August 2013. The winners and runners-up of each group advance to the quarter-finals. The rankings of teams in each group are determined as follows: # points obtained in all group matches; # goal difference in all group matches; # number of goals scored in all group matches; If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings are determined as follows: # points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned; # goal difference in the group matches between the teams concerned; # number of goals scored in the group matches between the teams concerned; # drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee. All times are local: *

in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) ( UTC−6) *

and

in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) ( UTC−4) *

in Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) ( UTC−3)

Group A

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Group B

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Group C

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Group D

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Knockout stage

In the knockout stages, if a match is level at the end of normal playing time,

is played (two periods of 15 minutes each) and followed, if necessary, by a

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to determine the winner, except for the third place match where no extra time is played as the match is played directly before the final.

Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Third place match

Final

The pairing Nigeria vs Germany is a repeat of the 2010 final which Germany won 2–0. Germany won their third title and joined USA in first place with three titles each.

Awards

The following awards were given for the tournament:

Goalscorers

;7 goals * Asisat Oshoala ;5 goals *

Pauline Bremer Pauline Marie Bremer (born 10 April 1996) is a German footballer who plays as a forward for Frauen-Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the Germany national team. Club career Early career Pauline Bremer began her junior career at SVG Göttingen ...

Sara Däbritz Sara Ilonka Däbritz (born 15 February 1995) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Division 1 Féminine club Lyon and the Germany national team. Club career Däbritz began her junior career at SpVgg SV Weiden and SC ...

;4 goals *

Claire Lavogez Claire Marie Annie Lavogez (born 18 June 1994) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for NWSL club Kansas City Current. Club career A midfielder, she joined Lyon on a three-year deal in 2015. Prior to joining Lyon, she ...

;3 goals *

Juliette Kemppi Juliette Mikaela Kemppi (born 14 May 1994) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a forward for IFK Kalmar in the Damallsvenskan. She previously played for FA WSL team, Bristol City, LSK Kvinner FK in the Norwegian Toppserien, A ...

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* Theresa Panfil *

Lena Petermann Lena Petermann (born 5 February 1994) is a German football striker, currently playing for Montpellier in the Division 1 Feminine. Club career Petermann started her club career at Hamburger SV. In 2013, she moved to the United States to play ...

* Uchechi Sunday * Jon So-yon * Ri Un-sim *

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;2 goals *

Janine Beckie Janine Elizabeth Beckie (born August 20, 1994) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League club Portland Thorns FC and the Canada national team. She previously played for Sky Blue FC, the Houston Das ...

* Zhu Beiyan *

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Sherifatu Sumaila Sherifatu Sumaila (born 30 November 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and a attacker for Spanish Primera Federación club Rayo Vallecano. She previously played for Djurgårdens IF Fotboll (women). S ...

Tanya Samarzich Tanya Nicole Samarzich Ruiz (born 28 December 1994) is an American-born Mexican footballer who played as a forward for Liga MX Femenil club CF Monterrey Club de Fútbol Monterrey, often known simply as Monterrey or their nickname Rayados, ...

Emma Rolston Emma Caitlin Rolston (born 10 November 1996) is a New Zealand professional football player. She last played for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Women. Club career Forrest Hill Milford In 2016 Rolston was part of the winning team at Forrest ...

* Steph Skilton *

Courtney Dike Courtney Ozioma Dike (born 3 February 1995) is a footballer who plays as a forward. Born in the United States, she represents the Nigeria women's national football team at international level. Career College and amateur Born in Edmond, Oklahom ...

Lee So-dam Lee So-dam (, ; born 12 October 1994) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a midfielder for the South Korea national team. She most recently played club football for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Club car ...

;1 goal * Byanca * Carol *

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Lei Jiahui Lei Jiahui (born 22 September 1995) is a Chinese international footballer who plays for Changchun as a midfielder. International career Having played for the China U-17 team in 2012 and the under-20 team in 2014, Lei made her debut for the ...

* Tang Jiali * Zhang Chen *

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* Melissa Herrera * Michelle Montero * Martha Harris *

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Nikita Parris Nikita Josephine Parris (born 10 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Manchester United and the England national team. She previously played for Division 1 Féminine club Olymp ...

* Sini Laaksonen *

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* Ouleymata Sarr * Mylaine Tarrieu * Aissatou Tounkara *

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* Jennifer Cudjoe * Fabiola Ibarra *

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* Loveth Ayila * Osarenoma Igbinovia *

Chinwendu Ihezuo Chinwendu Ihezuo (born 30 April 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX Femenil club Monterrey and the Nigeria women's national team. Early life Ihezuo was born on 30 April 1997 in Ajegunle, Lagos, Niger ...

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* Choe Yun-gyong *

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* Ri Un-yong * Jennifer Mora * Silvana Romero * Kim So-yi *

Lee Geum-min Lee Geum-min (, or ; born 7 April 1994) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the South Korea national team. She has previously played for Seoul WFC, Gyeongju KHNP a ...

Makenzy Doniak Makenzy Allyson Doniak (born February 25, 1994) is an American professional soccer player. A forward, she plays for the San Diego Wave of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Spent time on loan at HB Køge in the Elitedivisionen. Club ...

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;1 own Goal *

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(playing against France) Source: FIFA

References

External links

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014
FIFA.com
FIFA Technical Report
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Host selection

Qualified teams

Venues

Sponsors

FIFA partners

National supporters

Match officials

Squads

Final draw

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Knockout stage

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Third place match

Final

Awards

Goalscorers

References

External links