Idris Adesina
Nigeria on Wednesday bounced back from
their opening day 6-0 defeat at the hands of Japan to secure a 3-1 win
over Canada in their second Group B game of the Papua New Guinea 2016
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Goals from Chinaza Uchendu, Joy Bokiri
and Chiwendu Ihezuo cancelled out a goal from Canada’s Gabrielle Carle
and helped Nigeria to win their first game at the competition.
Nigeria are now third in the group with
three points – same as second-placed Japan, who lost 1-0 to Spain also
on Wednesday. Spain have six points.
The Falconets will play their last match against Spain on Sunday while Japan take on the Canadians in their last match.
Canada started the better side, pegging
the Nigerians back. They took the lead in the 15th minute after Carle
shot past Christy Ohiaeriaku after getting a pass in the penalty area.
The Falconets drew level from the spot
after a Canadian defender was adjudged to have handled the ball in the
box. Uchendu converted the spot kick to level the scores.
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