2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the third edition of the women's football tournament, and was held in Azerbaijan from 22 September to 13 October, following a decision by the executive committee on 19 March 2010. Defending champions South Korea failed to qualify for the tournament. France won the title after defeating North Korea 1–1 (7–6 after pen.).
Mascot
The official mascot of this World Cup was The Top Top Girl (Top Top Qız), which means ball in Azerbaijani, a young girl with the national flag painted on her cheeks. Her body is blue, red, green and white kit like the host's national team and her brown hair in a ponytail designed to resemble what is known as a buta, a curving decorative motif widely used in Azerbaijani art.
Qualified teams
1.Teams that made their debut.
Venues
Originally, all 4 stadiums were to be located in Baku, but due to FIFA demands, 2 extra stadiums needed to be added. 1 more in the city and another in Lankaran who hosted 3 games.
There were also matches in Lankaran. 4 matches including the first round of the Group A,the 3rd place match and the final were held at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium.
Match officials
A total of 14 referees and 28 assistant referees were appointed by FIFA for the tournament.
Final draw
The final draw was held on 6 July 2012 in Baku.
Squads
Each team submitted a squad of 21 players, including three goalkeepers. The squads were announced on 14 September 2012.
Group stage
The ranking of each team in each group will be determined as follows:
greatest number of points obtained in all group matches
goal difference in all group matches
greatest 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 will be determined as follows:
greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned
goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned
greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned
drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee
The two teams finishing first and second in each group qualify for the quarter-finals.
All times are Azerbaijan Summer Time (UTC+5).
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Knockout stage
In the knockout stages, if a match is level at the end of normal playing time, no extra time will be played, with the match to be determined by a penalty shoot-out.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Third place match
Final
Winners
Awards
The following awards were given for the tournament:
Goalscorers
8 goals
Ri Un-sim
6 goals
Chinwendu Ihezuo
4 goals
Léa Declercq
Kadidiatou Diani
Jane Ayieyam
Halimatu Ayinde
3 goals
Sara Däbritz
Rebecca Knaak
Priscilla Okyere
Yui Narumiya
Kim So-hyang
Ri Kyong-hyang
2 goals
Byanca
Zhang Chen
Dayana Castillo
Pauline Cousin
Ricarda Kießling
Yui Hasegawa
Ayaka Inoue
Rika Masuya
Akari Shiraki
Hina Sugita
Ri Hyang-sim
Tessy Biahwo
Summer Green
Yamila Badell
1 goal
Andressa
Brena
Camila
Summer Clarke
Amandine Pierre-Louis
Nichelle Prince
Valerie Sanderson
Lyu Yueyun
Miao Siwen
Tang Jiali
Laura Aguirre
Gabriela Maldonado
Candice Gherbi
Griedge Mbock Bathy
Penda Bah
Sainey Sissohore
Sharon Beck
Vivien Beil
Pauline Bremer
Alberta Ahialey
Fatima Alhassan
Sherifatu Sumaila
Yuka Momiki
Mizuki Nakamura
Risa Shimizu
Rin Sumida
Emily Jensen
Martine Puketapu
Choe Yun-gyong
Kim Phyong-hwa
Fernanda Pérez
Joy Bokiri
Aminat Yakubu
Darian Jenkins
Amber Munerlyn
Toni Payne
Morgan Stanton
1 Own goal
Ana Clara (playing against New Zealand)
Diana Duarte (playing against Nigeria)
Mariama Bojang (playing against France)
Amie Jarju (playing against United States)
Metta Sanneh (playing against France)
References
External links
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Azerbaijan 2012 , FIFA.com
FIFA Technical Report
FIFA
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2012 in Azerbaijani sport
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2012 in youth sport
September 2012 sports events in Asia
October 2012 sports events in Asia
2012 in youth association football