Nigeria sent Venezuela home last weekend with a 4-0 win that also put them in the round of 16 of the U-20 Women’s World Cup, second behind Germany, the team leading Group D.
The affectionately called ‘Chamas’ finished in last place in the group, with one point out of a possible nine.
Venezuela’s coach, Italian Pamela Conti, put forward an attacking eleven with four forwards: Mariana Barreto, Francelis Graterol, Floriangel Apostol and Karelis Alvarado. But she paid dearly for her audacity because her players soon succumbed to the 35-degree heat of the city of Cali and the better physical adaptation of the Africans.
Moments
In the first minutes of the match, several missed shots by Philomina Yina and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu filled the Vinotinto area with fear until in the 16th minute Amina Bello scored the first for the Africans after a great assist from Okwuchukwu who in the 28th minute extended the lead for the Nigerians who at that moment looked ready for victory.
In the fifth minute of added time in the first half, Flourish Sabastine scored the third and practically anticipated the end of the match.
In the second half, which was more even, there were no major changes.
Venezuela made some changes to try to close the gap and tried with Génesis Hernández, but they were never able to create any danger against a Nigeria that sealed the show in the last moments of the match with a goal from Joy Igbokwe from mid-distance.
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2024-09-10 01:03:25
– What were the key moments in the Nigeria vs. Venezuela match that led to Nigeria’s victory in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup?
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Nigeria Eliminates Venezuela from FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
The Nigerian U20 women’s national team, affectionately known as the Falconets, has advanced to the Round of 16 in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after defeating Venezuela 4-0 in their final Group D match [1]. The victory has also eliminated Venezuela from the competition.
The match, played at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali, Colombia, saw Nigeria dominate the game from start to finish. The Falconets took the lead in the 16th minute through Amina Bello’s goal, assisted by Chiamaka Okwuchukwu [2]. Okwuchukwu herself scored the second goal for Nigeria in the 28th minute, putting the team in a commanding position.
Venezuela’s coach, Italian Pamela Conti, had opted for an attacking lineup with four forwards, but her team struggled to cope with the 35-degree heat of the city of Cali and the physical superiority of the Nigerians. As a result, Venezuela finished last in Group D with just one point from three matches.
The Falconets, on the other hand, finished second in the group behind leaders Germany, setting up a mouthwatering Round of 16 clash. The Nigerian team’s victory has sent shockwaves across the football world, and their fans will be eagerly awaiting their next match.
In the match highlights, it was clear that Nigeria was the dominant team, with several missed shots by Philomina Yina and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu filling the Vinotinto area with fear [3]. The Nigerian team’s impressive performance has earned them a well-deserved spot in the next round of the competition.
As the tournament progresses, football fans around the world will be watching with bated breath to see how far the Falconets can go in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
What were the key factors that contributed to Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Venezuela in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup?
Nigeria Eliminates Venezuela from FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
The Nigerian U20 women’s national team, affectionately known as the Falconets, has advanced to the Round of 16 in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after defeating Venezuela 4-0 in their final Group D match [1[1]. The victory has also eliminated Venezuela from the competition.
Key Moments in the Match
The match, played at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali, Colombia, saw Nigeria dominate the game from start to finish. The Falconets took the lead in the 16th minute through Amina Bello’s goal, assisted by Chiamaka Okwuchukwu [2[2]. Okwuchukwu herself scored the second goal for Nigeria in the 28th minute, putting the team in a commanding position.
In the first minutes of the match, several missed shots by Philomina Yina and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu filled the Vinotinto area with fear until Amina Bello scored the first goal for the Africans after a great assist from Okwuchukwu. In the fifth minute of added time in the first half, Flourish Sabastine scored the third goal, practically anticipating the end of the match.
In the second half, which was more even, there were no major changes. Venezuela made some changes to try to close the gap and tried with Génesis Hernández, but they were never able to create any danger against a Nigeria that sealed the show in the last moments of the match with a goal from Joy Igbokwe from mid-distance.
Venezuela’s Struggles
Venezuela’s coach, Italian Pamela Conti, had opted for an attacking lineup with four forwards: Mariana Barreto, Francelis Graterol, Floriangel Apostol, and Karelis Alvarado. However, her team struggled to cope with the 35-degree heat of the city of Cali and the physical superiority of the Nigerians. As a result, Venezuela finished last in Group D with just one point from three matches.
Nigeria’s Victory and Advancement
The Falconets, on the other hand, finished second in the group behind leaders Germany, setting up a mouthwatering Round of 16 clash. The Nigerian team’s victory has sent shockwaves across the football world, and their fans will be eagerly awaiting their next match.
You can watch the live commentary of the match on Socc
