U.S U-20 women finish fourth

September 3, 2006

MOSCOW -- The United States finished fourth at the FIFA Under-20 Women's World Championship, losing 6-5 to Brazil on penalty kicks after a 0-0 tie in the third-place game Sunday.

After Maurine converted Brazil's eighth penalty, Amanda Poach's kick was saved by goalkeeper Barbara. It marked the first time the Americans finished out of the top three in 10 FIFA's women's tournaments.

U.S. goalkeeper Val Henderson saved Erika on the seventh kick but, with a chance to win ...

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U.S U-20 women finish fourth

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