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Italy, Korea DPR and USA keep rolling as Brazil held

Published

21 Oct 2025

Ecuador and Mexico also emerged victorious, while a late penalty save secured a point for Costa Rica.

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Group A

Costa Rica 1-1 Brazil

Costa Rica goal: Paniagua (32) Brazil goal: Iseppe (83)

Costa Rica v Brazil | Group A | FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025™ | Highlights

Watch the highlights between Costa Rica and Brazil played at Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 1) on Tuesday 21 October at 17:00 (local time).

Costa Rica goalkeeper Valeria Fernandez was the hero as she saved a stoppage-time penalty from Brazil captain Kaylane to earn the Central Americans their first point of the tournament.

After losing their opening match to Italy, Costa Rica began brightly and appeared on course for victory thanks to an opportunistic first-half effort from Lucia Paniagua. Brazil defender Andreyna gave the ball away in her own half and Kiana Lopez set up Paniagua, who struck home with a powerful left-footed effort. 

Brazil desperately pushed for an equaliser after the break and struck the post through Maria nine minutes from time. They found the equaliser moments afterwards when Fernandez drifted to the outside of the box to chase down Giovanna Waksman, who crossed the ball for Giovana Iseppe to head into the empty net. 

The South Americans were awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time following a clumsy foul by Paniagua on Kaylane, but Fernandez brilliantly kept the ball out to rescue her team.

Quotes

"It's a draw that means a lot, because we're coming off a defeat, so scoring points was always going to be important because it keeps us alive in the competition, because we're faced an opponent like Brazil, which is a very high-calibre rival in everything that has to do with a ball – indoor, beach, women's, men's, football. We know that a draw in a World Cup against Brazil, coming off a defeat, would be difficult, and we achieved it with a lot of character." Edgar Rodriguez, Costa Rica coach

"I believe we played a good game, a great game, we definitely dominated the game. And I think the only thing missing was the details, right? The ball hitting the back of the net. And I believe we played well. Now it’s about adjusting and focusing on our finishing in the final third." Gi Iseppe, Brazil midfielder

Player of the match: Tiara Ruiz (Costa Rica)

Morocco 1-3 Italy

Morocco goal: El Mesmoudi (82) Italy goals: Galli (5, 13), Giudici (23)

Morocco v Italy | Group A | FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025™ | Highlights

Watch the highlights between Morocco and Italy played at Olympic Stadium Annex Sports Complex Prince Moulay Abdellah on Tuesday 21 October at 20:00 (local time).

Giulia Galli continued her imperious goalscoring form as Italy followed up their opening victory against Costa Rica with a comfortable triumph over hosts Morocco to punch their knockout round ticket.

The 17-year-old forward scored twice in an eight-minute spell early in the first half, both of which were opportunistic left-footed strikes from close range. She now has four goals so far at the global finals, putting her firmly in the lead for the adidas Golden Boot award.

Italy extended their lead when Morocco goalkeeper Ahlam Boukhorb failed to hold onto a deep free-kick from Giulia Guerzoni and Rachele Giudici tapped the ball in on the goalline. There was drama in first-half stoppage time when Azzurrine keeper Matilde Robbioni was shown a red card for an apparent handball outside the area but the ruling was overturned after a video review.

The home crowd were given reason to cheer eight minutes from time when Morocco scored their first goal of the tournament through substitute Dounia-El Yakout El Mesmoudi after Amana Lakradi won the ball back near the Italy area.

Quotes

"I congratulate our team because we gave everything until the end despite the score. We have the youngest team in the tournament, and we’re still learning. We dominated almost the entire match but couldn’t finish in front of goal. I’m proud of my team - there’s still one game left. It’s through matches like this that we gain experience. Thanks to all the Moroccan fans, men and women, for their presence and support." Romaissa Ihssan, Morocco midfielder

"It was incredible, we really wanted to take these three points home. We showed how much we’re worth, all the determination we have, and how much more we can still give. Brazil is very strong technically; it’s going to be a beautiful match, but we have what it takes to compete with them." Matilde Robbioni, Italy goalkeeper

"It was a tough match against a well-organized team, especially one playing at home with the support of their crowd. But the girls did a great job, especially in coming onto the pitch and starting off with full intensity. Then, of course, in the second half, when we came back out, we paid a bit for our attitude, but they still did well to suffer together and gradually work their way back into the game throughout the half." Viviana Schiavi, Italy head coach

Player of the Match: Rachele Giudici (Italy)

Group A			P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
	1	ITA	2	2	0	0	6	1	5	6	- - -
	2	BRA	2	1	1	0	4	1	3	4	- - -
	3	CRC	2	0	1	1	1	4	-3	1	- - -
	4	MAR	2	0	0	2	1	6	-5	0	- - -

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