From Poland back to Lezama, Daniela Agote and Elene Gurtubay will return to Athletic Club with a world title in their luggage after Spain’s Under-20 women defeated North Korea on penalties in the final.
A final settled from the spot
- Spain, coached by former Athletic manager David Aznar, faced North Korea in a final that remained scoreless through 90 minutes.
- Neither side found a breakthrough in extra time, although Spain created the clearer opportunities to decide the match before penalties were required.
- Agote and Gurtubay entered in the 72nd minute, replacing Cristina Librán and Alba Cerrato respectively.
- Goalkeeper Laia stopped two North Korean penalties in the shootout.
- Agote converted Spain’s fourth kick, helping secure a 4-3 victory and the Under-20 world crown.
The two Athletic youngsters leave the tournament as world champions, adding an international milestone to their return to the club’s Lezama training base.
