Falconets edge South Korea at U20 Women’s W’ Cup

At the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Colombia in the early hours of Monday, Flourish Sabastine scored a late goal to give Nigeria's Falconets victory over the Korea Republic.

 

At the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota, the Nigerian ladies capitalized on a golden opportunity in a game with many goals.

 

With more accuracy, Mary Lucky Mkpa, playing forward, might have completed the morning with a brace.

 

Although the Falconets started well, the Asians almost scored first in the 25th minute, but Shukurat Oladipo saved a teaser cross from the right side with a foot.

Shukurat Bakare, the goalkeeper for Nigeria, just missed a pull-out in the 28th minute, allowing the South Korean striker to shoot the ball far into the sky.

 

Just before halftime, Nigeria were fortunate again when Myeyung of Korea hit the crossbar with a free-kick from 22 yards out.

 

Before halftime, Sabastine and Amina Bello had blocked shots on goal, while replacement Chiamaka Okwuchukwu almost scored off a robust right-wing run but could not convert.

 

It seemed like the game would end in a tie until Sabastine scored the game-winning goal by cutting the ball from the right wing and smashing it beyond the upright.

 

Germany, winners of the last two tournaments, will face Chris Danjuma's squad on Wednesday night. Germany defeated Venezuela in the other Group D match. 

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