(Japanese players lifting the World Cup trophy. Photo: FIFA via Getty Images)

Japan have won their maiden FIFA U20 Women's World Cup title after defeating Spain 3-1 in the final match played yesterday.

 The match served as a sweet revenge for the Japanese young ladies who had lost 1-0 to Spaniards during the group stages of the competition.

Hinata Miyazawa, Saori Takarada and Fuka Nagano scored to give Japan a commanding 3-0 lead before Candela Andujar netted a consolatory goal for Spain on the 71st minute.

(Young Lionesses of England celebrates after edging out France on penalties. Photo: FIFA on Twitter)

Earlier in the day, England pipped hosts France 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time to emerge winners in the third-place decider.

Awards presentation:

Addidas Golden Ball: Patri Guijarro (Spain)
Addidas Silver Ball: Soari Takarada (Japan)
Addidas Bronze Ball: Moeka Minami (Japan)
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Addidas Golden Boot: Patri Guijarro (Spain)
Addidas Silver Boot: Georgia Stanway (England)
Addidas Bronze Boot:  Soari Takarada (Japan)
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Addidas Golden Glove: Sandy Maclver (England)
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Fair Play: Japan


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