Germany wins World Cup for youths
Agencies – Sudan Events
German national team was crowned champion of the U-17 World Cup, after defeating the French team, on penalties, 4-3, thanks to the brilliance of goalkeeper Constantin Heidi, who saved several decisive kicks.
Regular time ended in a draw with 2 goals for each, in the match that brought them together today on the grounds of Manahan Stadium in Indonesia.
The German team took the lead with the first goal through Paris Brunner in the 29th minute, via a penalty kick, and Noah Darwish, captain of the German team, added the second goal for the Germans in the 51st minute, and the French team quickly reduced the difference, through Simon Nadelia Bouabry in the 53rd minute, with individual skill, after he penetrated the German defense and hit a perfect low ball. The German team completed the match with ten players, after midfielder Weiners Osawi was sent off with a second yellow card.
The French team equalized through Mathis Amogo in the 85th minute of the match, but the penalty shootout won in favor of the Germans in the end. This is the first time that the German team has won the title.
