The Falconets of Nigeria on Wednesday salvaged their pride
with a 3-1 defeat of their Canadian counterparts in their second Group B game
at the ongoing U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea.
The Coach peter Dedevbo tutored women came from a goal down
to win after Canada’s Gabrielle Carle opened scoring in the 15th minute to put
her team in the lead.
Nigeria’s Chinaza Uchendu, however got the equalizer at the
45th minute through a penalty.
At the blast of the whistle for the second half, Joy Bokiri
gave Nigeria her second goal in 40 seconds.
Chiwendu Ihezuo sealed victory for Nigeria in the 73rd
minute after defying the Canadian defence to give Falconets their third goal.
Nigeria now has three points from two matches, having
endured a 6-0 spanking by Japan in their opening game.
Nigeria will now face top-of-the-table Spain in Group B,
while Canada take on Japan on Nov. 20 in their last group games.
The tournament which started on Nov. 13 is expected to end
on Dec. 3.
Source: NAN!
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