France U-17 WWC Win Signifies Changing of the Guard

FIFA dubs France's U-17 Women's World Cup win a "changing of the guard":

"Asia’s domination of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup came to an end in Baku as France edged a penalty shoot-out win over Korea DPR. Les Bleuettes, who survived a group featuring heavyweight duo USA and Korea DPR, went through Azerbaijan 2012 undefeated, and produced the tournament’s adidas Golden Ball winner, Griedge Mbock Bathy. France’s victory follows on from Korea DPR being crowned inaugural winners in 2008, with Korea Republic victorious two years ago."

The youth teams are following in the footsteps of France's senior team, the "Féminine A" team, who have enjoyed success in the last two global events, making a semi-final appearance in both the World Cup Germany 2011 and the London Olympics 2012.

Source: FIFA's Women's Round-up: October 2012