France wins U-17 women's world cup in Baku
By Nigar Orujova
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012 in Azerbaijan came to an end on Saturday with a tense and thrilling final between the French and North Korean teams with France crowned champions on Baku's Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, UEFA President Michel Platini, and member of FIFA`s Executive Committee Lydia Nsekera attended the final game.
By beating North Korea 7-6 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in the final, France again displayed its key qualities and Lady Luck played a part as well.
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