The United States and Germany won the quarterfinals and moved into the semifinals at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Japan early on Friday morning. The U.S. defeated Korea DPR and Germany continued to dominate as they defeated Norway.
Germany faced Norway first and won 4-0. It was cloudy and ugly in Japan and Germany made sure to thunder their way past Norway.
Lena Lotzen got Germany them on the board early. Just five minutes into the match she scored, giving them a 1-0 lead. Two minutes later Melanie Leupolz chipped in. She got a rebound off of a free kick that bounced off Norway's goal keeper, Ida Aardalen.
Lotzen struck again with a goal to give Germany the 3-0 lead at the 20 minute mark, which was more than enough.
A scary moment for Germany's goal keeper, Laura Benkarth came when Norway's Caroline Hansen ran after a loose ball and spiked the goal keeper in the clavicle. She received a red card and was thrown out of the game.
For the U.S., their victory was a bit more dramatic. They needed extra time to get the victory over the formely undefeated Korea DPR.
There was no offense in the first half of the match. Vanessa Di Berna of the U.S. scored the first goal at minute 58.
Kim Su Gyong answered back with a goal of her own to keep Korea alive. Her goal came 15 minutes before the end of regulation.
Being that 90-plus minutes were not enough, the ladies played in extended time. Chioma Ubogagu ensured the U.S. with a lead as she scored in minute 98.
With the victory Germany and USA will move on and face Japan and Nigeria respectively.
