The Netherlands produced an incredible comeback to eventually win the women’s Junior World Cup in Santiago, fighting back from 2-0 down to earn a shoot-out chance which they took immaculately.

Zoe Diaz and Valentina Raposo’s goals put Argentina up by 2-0 in the first half of the final, but the second half belonged to the Netherlands. Interestingly, all four goals in the match came off penalty corners. 

Mikki Roberts scored both of the Dutch ones, the second coming with three minutes to go to land a 2-2 final score.

Dutch custodian Sophia Ter Kuile showed her calmness and precision as she saved the first two shootouts while her teammates converted all four chances that they got, making sure they returned home with that glittering trophy. 

 “When we went inside the dressing after being 2-0 down, we were still confident that we can win this,” said Player of the Match Roberts. 

“Everyone came out strong and gave their best. Probably we all have played one of the best games of our lives,” 

Belgium took third place with a 7-0 win over England. Astrid Bonami starred for Belgium with five goals to her name. With this, she became the highest goal scorer of the tournament with 11 goals. 

 The other two goals were scored by Lousie Dewaet (39’) and Perrine De Clerck (45’).  

“What an amazing team, what an amazing tournament! There are no better feelings than to finish at the podium of a World Cup. We are happy with how we performed as a unit” said Bonami.