France has won the Fifa U-20 world cup after beating Uruguay in a dramatic penalty shoot-out after both teams ended a goalless 90 minutes.
France goalkeeper Alphonse Areola saved two of La Celsete's spot-kicks and the winning spot kick was put away by Dimitri Foulquier. The win gives France their first ever FIFA U-20 World Cup title.The game began slowly and it lacked spark during the first half with both teams not wanting to give anything away or make any mistakes.But Uruguay finished the opening period the better side as Lopez put a shot over from a tight angle.After the break, Lopez was at it again when he let rip a left-footed drive which sailed wide of the top left corner of goal. Lopez came close again, but sliced his attempt wide after a good ball form Gino Acevedo.France began to pass the ball around better and look more composed. It was Alexy Bosetti who volleyed Florian Thauvin's cross over the bar during a rare second half chance.Then Felipe Avenatti had the best chance of the game, but Areola was alert in goal and charged down the Uruguayan's effort.With the game now opening up Jordan Veretout drew the best save of the night from De Amores before then denying Bosetti.The game went to extra-time and neither side could find the goal to avoid a penalty shootout.Once Velazquez and De Arrascaeta had their efforts saved, Foulquier stepped up to net France's fourth-successive spot-kick and secure the trophy.
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