The Venezuelan team had been undefeated for the whole tournament, winning all games on the group phase (2-0 vs Germany, 7-1 Against Vituany, 1-0 against Mexico). After beating Uruguay on a penalty shoot-out on the semi finals made possible by a 90th minute free kick goal by the venezuelan national team. , Venezuela made their way to their first ever international final.
England also had done an amazing job, beating argentina 3- 0 on the group phase. A 3-1 victory over Italy led the team to the final.
Venezuela's team counted with the power of Adalberto Penaranda, their primary striker, and player for Malaga. Also Yangel Herrera, NYCFC player, wore the captain's band through out the tournament.
England Started with this line up: Woodman, Kenny, Cook (capitán), Tomori, Clarke-Salter, Onomah, Solanke, Lookman, Walker-Peters, Calvert-Lewin y Dowell.
Venezuela started with this line up: Wuilker Fariñez in the goal; Ronald Hernández, Williams Velásquez, Nauhel Ferraresí and José Hernández in defense; Yangel Herrera and Ronaldo Lucenain th midfield Sergio Córdova y Adalberto Peñaranda on the wings ;next a Ronaldo Peña y Ronaldo Chacón in the front.
The game started with a strong performance from both teams. The first chance of goal from England came in at the 10th min with a shot that was stopped by Farinez.
Venezuela's first chance, came in at the 23rd minute with a free kick from the end of the center circle that hit the post.
At the 33rd minute Dominic Calvert- Lewin scored the first and only goal for the English team. A shot form the Lewin was stopped by Farinez and the server was able to get the rebound and put the ball in.
At the 54th a corner kick almost led to a goal from Venezuela's Penaranda, Woodman was able to stop it in the line.
A foul inside the english box at the 72nd min gave Venezuela the chance to a penalty. Adalberto Penaranda hit the ball to the center right of the goal and Woodman was able to stop it. This was the last chance for the South American team.
At the 90th minute a corner could have given Venezuela the chance to tie the game but England defense cleared the ball. The referee played the las whistle and England became champions of the world.
Some Game stats
Fouls - Ven 16 - Eng 16
Possesion - Ven 45% - Eng 55%
Shots - Ven 18 - Eng 17
Yellow Cards - Ven 1 - Eng 2
Saves - Ven 6 - Eng 4
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Englands National Team posted this tweet celebrating their young lions victory
Rafael Dudamel, Venezuelas head coach, talks to the press after their loss. The team was representing a whole country that is currently fighting for their freedom in the streets of Caracas.
The game had quite a social media reaction
Salomon Rondon, the West Brom striker, and Venezuelan national team player Tweeted this.
Englands National Team posted this tweet celebrating their young lions victory.
Video recap of the game.
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