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Japan knocks out Falconets from 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Tosin by Tosin
10 months ago
Following a 1-2 loss to Japan's Nadeshiko, Nigeria's Falconets' 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign comes to an end.

The Falconets, Nigeria’s under-20 women’s national team, will not continue at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

In a round of 16 match early on Friday, September 13, 2024, the Nigerian Falconets lost 1-2 to their Japanese opponents.

The Falconets entered the match with two wins over Venezuela and the Korean Republic and a loss to Germany.

In contrast, Japan easily defeated Ghana, Austria, and New Zealand to win their group.

In a contested clash, Japan took the lead in the 33rd minute when Miyu Matsunaga converted a pass threw by Rihona Ujihara.

Following a 1-2 loss to Japan's Nadeshiko, Nigeria's Falconets' 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign comes to an end.

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Japan gained command of the match in the second half, and in the 65th minute, Maya Hijikata increased their lead.

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The Falconets then started to press the issue, but Olushola Shobowale’s conversion of a ball that Goodness Osigwe had put through gave Nigeria some hope in additional time.

The Falconets failed to secure a second to force extra time in the game.

The Japanese prevailed 2-1 at the final whistle advancing to the quarterfinal, while the Falconets were eliminated from the tournament.

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