Germany takes third place in women U20 World Cup

Marie Pollmann scored a first-half hat trick Sunday to steer Germany to a 5-3 win over France and third place in the women's under-20 World Cup.

Pollmann found the net in the 10th, 29th and 31st minutes to set Germany on its way, while Julia Simic struck in the 67th and Lisa Schwab in the 80th to seal victory.

Marine Pervier scored twice for France, her first coming just before halftime and her second in the 75th minute, while Marie-Laure Delie added the team's third in injury time.

The United States and defending champion North Korea play later in the tournament final.