2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship

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2003 FIFA U-17 World Cup
Jalkapallon alle 17-vuotiaiden maailmanmestaruuskilpailut 2003
U17-världsmästerskapet i fotboll 2003
2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship.png
Tournament details
Host countryFinland
Dates13–30 August
Teams16 (from 6 confederations)
Venue(s)4 (in 4 host cities)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil (3rd title)
Runners-upFlag of Spain.svg  Spain
Third placeFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Fourth placeFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Tournament statistics
Matches played32
Goals scored117 (3.66 per match)
Attendance183,616 (5,738 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Colombia.svg Carlos Hidalgo
Flag of Portugal.svg Manuel Curto
Flag of Spain.svg Cesc Fàbregas
(5 goals each)
Best player(s) Flag of Spain.svg Cesc Fàbregas [1]
Fair play awardFlag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
2001
2005

The 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship, was the tenth edition of FIFA U-17 World Championship. It was held in the cities of Helsinki, Tampere, Lahti and Turku in Finland from 13 to 30 August 2003. Players born after 1 January 1986 could participate in this tournament. Some controversy followed the tournament after a number of players from the Sierra Leone squad defected to Finland. [2]

Contents

Teams

ConfederationQualifying TournamentQualifier(s)
AFC (Asia) 2002 AFC U-17 Championship Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Flag of Yemen.svg  Yemen
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
CAF (Africa) 2003 African U-17 Championship Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
CONCACAF
(North, Central America & Caribbean)
2003 CONCACAF U-17 Tournament Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
CONMEBOL (South America) 2003 South American U-17 Championship Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
OFC (Oceania) 2003 OFC U-17 Championship Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
UEFA (Europe) Host nationFlag of Finland.svg  Finland
2003 UEFA European Under-17 Championship Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain

Venues

The tournament was played in four cities in Finland: Helsinki, Turku, Tampere and Lahti.

2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship (Finland)
Helsinki Turku Tampere Lahti
Finnair Stadium Veritas Stadion Tampere Stadium Lahti Stadium
Finnair Stadium Helsinki.JPG TPS vs. FC Inter.jpg Tampere stadium1.jpg Lahti-stadion.jpg
Töölö StadiumTurku StadiumRatina Stadium (Tampere Stadium)Lahti Stadium

Squads

For a list of the squads see 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship squads

Group stage

All times are local (EEST/UTC+3)

Group A

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 3210112+97
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 312053+25
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 3102312–93
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 301257–21
Finland  Flag of Finland.svg2–1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Parikka Soccerball shade.svg6'
Petrescu Soccerball shade.svg64'
Report [ dead link ] Jiang Chen Soccerball shade.svg4'
Töölö Stadium, Helsinki
Attendance: 8,344
Referee: Heber Lopes (Brazil)

Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg0–0Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Report [ dead link ]
Töölö Stadium, Helsinki
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Martin Hansson (Sweden)

China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg1–2Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Wang Yongpo Soccerball shade.svg67' Report [ dead link ] Guarín Soccerball shade.svg73' (pen.)
Hernández Soccerball shade.svg80'

Finland  Flag of Finland.svg0–2Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Report [ dead link ] Ceja Soccerball shade.svg39'
Herrera Soccerball shade.svg51'
Töölö Stadium, Helsinki
Attendance: 10,176
Referee: Eric Braamhaar (Netherlands)

China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3–3Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Wang Yongpo Soccerball shade.svg35'
Jiang Chen Soccerball shade.svg61', 81'
Report [ dead link ] Flores Soccerball shade.svg51'
Mariaca Soccerball shade.svg73'
Murguía Soccerball shade.svg78'
Töölö Stadium, Helsinki
Attendance: 4,500
Referee: Jerome Damon (South Africa)

Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg9–1Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Hidalgo Soccerball shade.svg16', 32' (pen.), 50', 61'
Ramos Soccerball shade.svg36', 68', 71'
Guarín Soccerball shade.svg63'
Núñez Soccerball shade.svg74'
Report Petrescu Soccerball shade.svg41'
Töölö Stadium, Helsinki
Attendance: 10,200
Referee: Gabriel Brazenas (Argentina)

Group B

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 330050+59
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 31113304
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 31113304
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 300316–50

Note: Second place was determined by drawing of lots

Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg2–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Garay Soccerball shade.svg6'
Cólzera Soccerball shade.svg69'
Report
Turku Stadium, Turku
Attendance: 4,124
Referee: Eric Braamhaar (Netherlands)

Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg1–1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Arias Soccerball shade.svg83' Report [ dead link ] Bala Soccerball shade.svg9'
Turku Stadium, Turku
Attendance: 4,292
Referee: Leone Rakaroi (Fiji)

Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg1–2Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Giraldi Soccerball shade.svg2' Report [ dead link ] Mikel Soccerball shade.svg73'
Bala Soccerball shade.svg84'
Turku Stadium, Turku
Attendance: 5,502
Referee: Heber Lopes (Brazil)

Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg2–0Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Peirone Soccerball shade.svg84', 90' Report
Turku Stadium, Turku
Attendance: 5,462
Referee: Jerome Damon (South Africa)

Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg0–1Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Report Faurlín Soccerball shade.svg59'
Turku Stadium, Turku
Attendance: 6,104
Referee: Martin Hansson (Sweden)

Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg0–2Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Report [ dead link ]Rodríguez Soccerball shade.svg62' (pen.)
Salazar Soccerball shade.svg75'
Turku Stadium, Turku
Attendance: 5,424
Referee: Khalil Al-Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia)

Group C

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 321091+87
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 3111913–44
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 30307703
Flag of Yemen.svg  Yemen 301248–41
Yemen  Flag of Yemen.svg3–4Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Al-Badani Soccerball shade.svg31'
Sharyan Soccerball shade.svg45+2'
Sousa Soccerball shade.svg77' (o.g.)
Report [ dead link ] Sousa Soccerball shade.svg56'
Curto Soccerball shade.svg68'
M. Fernandes Soccerball shade.svg80'
Al-Safi Soccerball shade.svg82' (o.g.)
Ratina Stadium, Tampere
Attendance: 6,400
Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan)

Cameroon  Flag of Cameroon.svg1–1Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Joseph Mawaye Soccerball shade.svg5' Report Abuda Soccerball shade.svg38'
Ratina Stadium, Tampere
Attendance: 8,250
Referee: Marco Rodríguez (Mexico)

Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg0–5Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Report [ dead link ] Léo Soccerball shade.svg20'
Abuda Soccerball shade.svg52'
Ederson Soccerball shade.svg68' (pen.)
Evandro Soccerball shade.svg77'
Thyago Soccerball shade.svg86'
Ratina Stadium, Tampere
Attendance: 10,190
Referee: Gabriel Brazenas (Argentina)

Yemen  Flag of Yemen.svg1–1Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
Juaim Soccerball shade.svg90+2' Report [ dead link ] Mawaye Soccerball shade.svg74'
Ratina Stadium, Tampere
Attendance: 6,855
Referee: Eddy Maillet (Seychelles)

Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg3–0Flag of Yemen.svg  Yemen
Evandro Soccerball shade.svg28', 32'
Arouca Soccerball shade.svg86'
Report [ dead link ]
Ratina Stadium, Tampere
Attendance: 5,896
Referee: Marco Rodríguez (Mexico)

Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg5–5Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
Vieirinha Soccerball shade.svg21'
Curto Soccerball shade.svg36', 43', 44'
Gama Soccerball shade.svg52'
Report T. Costa Soccerball shade.svg70' (o.g.)
N'Gal Soccerball shade.svg74', 76'
N'Guémo Soccerball shade.svg88'
Mbia Soccerball shade.svg90+4'
Ratina Stadium, Tampere
Attendance: 4,723
Referee: Eric Braamhaar (Netherlands)

Group D

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 321085+37
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 320184+46
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 3102611–53
Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 301268–21
South Korea  Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg1–6Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Owens Soccerball shade.svg11' (o.g.) Report [ dead link ] Adu Soccerball shade.svg16', 89', 90+2' (pen.)
Owens Soccerball shade.svg26'
Watson Soccerball shade.svg54'
Curfman Soccerball shade.svg75'
Lahti Stadium, Lahti
Attendance: 3,240
Referee: Eddy Maillet (Seychelles)

Spain  Flag of Spain.svg3–3Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone
Rodríguez Soccerball shade.svg8'
Sisi Soccerball shade.svg15'
Nadal Soccerball shade.svg90+6'
Report [ dead link ] Barlay Soccerball shade.svg34', 73'
Ruz Soccerball shade.svg36' (o.g.)
Lahti Stadium, Lahti
Attendance: 3,150
Referee: Khalil Al-Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia)

United States  Flag of the United States.svg2–1Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone
González Soccerball shade.svg45' (pen.)
Adu Soccerball shade.svg89'
Report [ dead link ] Sesay Soccerball shade.svg32'
Lahti Stadium, Lahti
Attendance: 4,950
Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan)

South Korea  Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg2–3Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Yang Dong-hyun Soccerball shade.svg45'
Sánchez Soccerball shade.svg59' (o.g.)
Report [ dead link ] Silva Soccerball shade.svg65', 73', 76'
Lahti Stadium, Lahti
Attendance: 3,470
Referee: Marco Rodríguez (Mexico)

Sierra Leone  Flag of Sierra Leone.svg2–3Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Metzger Soccerball shade.svg36', 51' Report Han Dong-won Soccerball shade.svg28'
Yang Dong-hyun Soccerball shade.svg74'
Lee Yong-rae Soccerball shade.svg78'
Lahti Stadium, Lahti
Attendance: 2,475
Referee: Leone Rakaroi (Fiji)

United States  Flag of the United States.svg0–2Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Report [ dead link ] Jurado Soccerball shade.svg11'
Fàbregas Soccerball shade.svg70'
Lahti Stadium, Lahti
Attendance: 3,825
Referee: Heber Lopes (Brazil)

Knockout stage

Bracket

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
23 August – Helsinki
 
 
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 2
 
27 August – Tampere
 
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 0
 
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 0
 
24 August – Turku
 
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 2
 
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 3
 
30 August – Helsinki
 
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 0
 
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 1
 
23 August – Lahti
 
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 0
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2
 
27 August – Helsinki
 
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 0
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2
 
24 August – Tampere
 
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain (a.e.t.)3Third place
 
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 5
 
30 August – Helsinki
 
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 2
 
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 1 (4)
 
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina (p)1 (5)
 

Quarter-finals

Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg2–0Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Otalvaro Soccerball shade.svg25', 43' Report [ dead link ]
Töölö Stadium, Helsinki
Attendance: 2,340
Referee: Eddy Maillet (Seychelles)

Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg2–0Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Cardozo Soccerball shade.svg34'
Peirone Soccerball shade.svg45'
Report
Lahti Stadium, Lahti
Attendance: 5,030
Referee: Eric Braamhaar (Netherlands)

Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg3–0Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Leonardo Soccerball shade.svg18'
Ederson Soccerball shade.svg61'
Evandro Soccerball shade.svg64'
Report
Turku Stadium, Turku
Attendance: 6,150
Referee: Martin Hansson (Sweden)

Spain  Flag of Spain.svg5–2Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Sánchez Soccerball shade.svg28'
Fàbregas Soccerball shade.svg42', 78'
Nadal Soccerball shade.svg50'
Jurado Soccerball shade.svg90+4' (pen.)
Report [ dead link ] Curto Soccerball shade.svg3'
Vieirinha Soccerball shade.svg87'
Ratina Stadium, Tampere
Attendance: 5,387
Referee: Gabriel Brazenas (Argentina)

Semi-finals

Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg0–2Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Report [ dead link ] Abuda Soccerball shade.svg16', 72'
Ratina Stadium, Tampere
Attendance: 7,675
Referee: Marco Rodríguez (Mexico)

Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg2–3 (a.e.t.)Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Biglia Soccerball shade.svg11'
Garay Soccerball shade.svg31'
Report [ dead link ] Fàbregas Soccerball shade.svg48', 119'
Jurado Soccerball shade.svg53'
Töölö Stadium, Helsinki
Attendance: 5,030
Referee: Martin Hansson (Sweden)

Playoff for third place

Final

Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg1–0Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Leonardo Soccerball shade.svg7' Report
Töölö Stadium, Helsinki
Attendance: 10,452
Referee: Eric Braamhaar (Netherlands)
 2003 FIFA Under-17 World champions 
Flag of Brazil.svg
Brazil
Third title

Goalscorers

There were 117 goals scored in 32 matches, for an average of 3.66 goals per match.

5 goals

4 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

1 own goal

Final ranking

RankTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 6510151+1416
2Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 64111610+613
3Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 6411104+613
4Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 6321145+911
Eliminated in the quarter-finals
5Flag of the United States.svg  United States 420287+16
6Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 41215505
7Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 411235–24
8Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 41121118–74
Eliminated at the group stage
9Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 31113304
10Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 30307703
11Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 3102611–53
12Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 3102312–93
13Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 301268–21
14Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 301257–21
15Flag of Yemen.svg  Yemen 301248–41
16Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 300316–50

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  2. "Sierra Leone players disappear". BBC Sport . 22 August 2003.