The Flying Eagles of Nigeria failed to turn up as they were overpowered by Brazil in their first game at the U-20 World Cup. The African ch...
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria failed to turn up as they were overpowered by Brazil in their first game at the U-20 World Cup. The African champions lost by 4-2 in a very entertaining and explosive affair.
(You can see the match highlights here: Nigeria 2-4 Brazil Highlight)
(You can see the match highlights here: Nigeria 2-4 Brazil Highlight)
Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring for Brazil after being slipped through by Judivan before Manchester City attacker Kelechi Iheanacho hit the woodwork as Nigeria knocked for the equaliser.
It wasn't long enough before the goal came as Musa Yahaya exquisite rabona put Isaac Success through on goal and the Granada striker rounded the keeper and scored. 1-1
The Flying Eagles were high on confidence and they added a second in the 28th minute with yet another well-crafted strike. Impressive Yahaya who assisted the equalizer cut inside and crashed a shot into the net and Nigeria the lead 2-1.
The boys from Brazil however drew level again after Gabriel Jesus backheel set up Judivan who fired a low drive beyond helpless Joshua Enaholo to end the first half at 2-2.
In the second half, it was all about the Nigerian goalkeeper and his costly mistakes. First he misjudged Boschillia 25 yard shot that swerved wildly and put Brazil in front. He then gifted the Samba boys the points after he allowed a weak shot to squirm through his legs enabling Judivan to grab his second and Brazil’s 4th
Isaac Success and Kelechi Iheanacho started for the Flying Eagles along side Taiwo Awoniyi up front but the trio failed to turn up the goods as Manu Garba suffered his first defeat since 2013.
Nigeria next face Korea DPR in the second Group E game in a bid to launch themselves back in contention for a place in the second round as Brazil wrap up valuable points in what might turn out an easy ride in the group.
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