England made a remarkable comeback from two goals down to outclass three-time runners up Spain 5-2 and clinch their maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup at a packed Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday.
Spain took the early advantage in the final, thanks to a first-half brace by Sergio Gomes (10th, 31st minutes). But his effort was wiped out as England scored five goals through Rhian Brewster (44th), Morgan Gibbs White (58th), Phil Foden (69th, 88th) and Marc Guehi (84th).
England came into the final against Spain in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a chance at getting revenge. When these two sides met in the Euro final, Spain bagged an equaliser with the final kick of the ball and forced penalties, which they went on to win. The same script for Spain dominance looked to continue for the most part of the game in Kolkata.
Two goals by Spain had them cruising before a goal at the stroke of half time and four more in the second half opened the floodgates. It led to England winning their first FIFA U-17 World Cup and added to their World Cup winning glory achieved by the U-20 side earlier in the year.
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FIFA U-17 FINAL: England came from 2-0 down to beat Spain 5-2 to lift trophy
Spain took the early advantage in the final, thanks to a first-half brace by Sergio Gomes (10th, 31st minutes). But his effort was wiped out as England scored five goals through Rhian Brewster (44th), Morgan Gibbs White (58th), Phil Foden (69th, 88th) and Marc Guehi (84th).
England came into the final against Spain in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a chance at getting revenge. When these two sides met in the Euro final, Spain bagged an equaliser with the final kick of the ball and forced penalties, which they went on to win. The same script for Spain dominance looked to continue for the most part of the game in Kolkata.
Two goals by Spain had them cruising before a goal at the stroke of half time and four more in the second half opened the floodgates. It led to England winning their first FIFA U-17 World Cup and added to their World Cup winning glory achieved by the U-20 side earlier in the year.
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FIFA U-17 FINAL: England came from 2-0 down to beat Spain 5-2 to lift trophy
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