FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup:Black Maidens Beat Argentina 5-4 on penalties to book their place in the quarter-finals

Ghana’s Black Maidens have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after beating Argentina 5-4 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Jessica Appiah Asamoah put Ghana ahead in the 16th minute, rewarding the team’s early dominance with a well-taken goal.

However, Argentina fought back late in the game, with Mercedes Diz scoring an equalizer three minutes before the final whistle to send the match into a penalty shootout.

The Black Maidens held their nerve under pressure, converting all five spot-kicks to secure a 5-4 win and eliminate Argentina from the tournament.

Ghana now look forward to the quarter-finals as they hope to continue their winning run in the tournament.

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