Germnay win 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after beating Nigeria 1-0 in the final

Germany’s U20 team that won the Women's World Cup

Germany have added to their tally of international tournament wins in 2014, this time the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

They beat Nigeria 1-0 in the final at Montreal's Olympic Stadium with Lena Petermann scoring the solitary goal in extra time. This is the third time they have won the trophy, equalling the United States of America who also won it three times.

The player of the match was goalkeeper Meike Kamper who kept the Germans in the game despite being outplayed for majority of the game.

Nigeria dominate game but fail to convert chances

Nigeria had dominated proceedings, always creating chances but failing to convert them. They were also the physically better side in this match. Germany also missed a couple of good opportunities to score through set pieces.

But Germany scored the winner eight minutes into extra time thanks to their captain Pauline Bremer. She stole the ball from Nigeria left-back Gladys Abasi, made her way to the byline before cutting it back for Petermann to score from the edge of the six-yard box.

Germany coach Maren Meinert was over the moon after the result: “The players and I spent the whole summer cheering on the men's team and their success definitely motivated us.

“We didn't necessarily expect to follow them and be standing here as champions, but we're very proud - and the quality of teams we've beaten along the way makes us especially proud.”

Match highlights