Nigerian Female Soccer Team defeated England 2-1, Thursday, in the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada earning them a smooth sail into the quarter finals stage of the competition.
The Falconets victory ensured they finished top of their group with seven points and will now face Group D’s runners-up, New Zealand, in the quarterfinals.
Nigeria started on the back foot when after just five minutes of action, Nikita Parris shot England into the lead after collecting a clever through ball from Hannah Blundell and hitting past the Falconets’ goalkeeper, Ibijoke Sangonuga. [eap_ad_1] The Nigerian ladies, however, rallied back with just four minutes to the end of the first half after Loveth Ayila beat her marker with a skilful drag-back and shot powerfully from 25 yards.
Goalkeeper Lizzie Durack got a hand to it but was unable to prevent the ball hitting the back of the net.
Nigeria got what turned to be the winner in the 59th minute when Asisat Oshoala was brought down after dribbling into the penalty area.
Oshoala stepped up and converted spot-kick into the bottom-right corner.
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