Gallant Flamingos Edged 2-1 By Germany

European champions Germany got here again from one objective all the way down to edge Nigeria 2-1 of their opening recreation on the FIFA U17 Ladies’s World Cup finals in India on Tuesday.

High scorer Opeyemi Ajakaye struck the woodwork within the 18th minute because the Flamingos began brightly, however defender Miracle Usani headed the rebound large.

Nevertheless, Usani would enter the event books when she powered into the online a free-kick within the thirtieth minute to present Nigeria hope. Goalkeeper Religion Omilana got here up with two nice saves to protect Nigeria’s lead because the Flamingos led 1-0 on the break.

The well-drilled Germans scored twice within the second interval to scoop all three factors, after Svea Stold equalized 4 minutes into the second half and Albert Mura scored a second within the 61st minute.

The Flamingos can be again on the turf of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday to hunt three factors in opposition to New Zealand.

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