U20WC: Flying Eagles outwit Italy to reach round of 16

Nigeria’s U-20 male nationwide crew have defeated Italy by two objectives to nil to succeed in the quarter finals of the U-20 World Cup occurring Argentina on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com studies.

The Ladan Bosso led crew achieved a consecutive win after a dogged efficiency that noticed them rating two objectives within the second half courtesy of Salim Fago and Jude Sunday on the Estadio Malvinas.

Previous to the match, the Italians appeared favorite to win after their 3-0 win towards Brazil in comparison with Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Dominican Republic.

Nonetheless, it was not as anticipated because the Flying Eagles set the ball rolling after the whistle that signalled the start of the competition.

It was Daniel Daga who gave the primary try of the sport within the tenth minute, but it surely did no hurt because the goal went huge.

Victor Eletu got here shut 5 minutes later, however his effort was saved by the Italian goalkeeper.

The younger Nerrazurris nearly prompted a scare after their try hit the crossbar to the aid of the Nigerians.

Salim Fago ten minutes later got here near scoring, however his effort was saved by the goalkeeper.

Goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso on the lifeless of the half made an excellent save to maintain the scoreline goalless.

The Nigerian crew continued with the momentum as they did within the first half as Jude Sunday nearly put the Junior Eagles forward within the 53rd minute after his effort was cleared off the road by the Italian protection.

Within the 61st minute, the objective lastly got here as Fago headed the ball from Umeh Emmanuel into the online to interrupt the impasse for Nigeria.

Nigeria stored the one-goal lead up till  the 90 minutes earlier than Sunday doubled the lead at extra time to safe the win and a spot within the knock section of the event.

By Uche Dozie