Nigeria’s U-17 female soccer team, the Flamingos this Friday afternoon defeated favourites United States (U.S.) to book their place in the semi-final of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup holding in India.
The match ended one goal each draw in regulation time. Early in the game, Nigeria drew first blood via a first half penalty that was converted by Edafe.
The USA equalized through a deflected shot in the second half.
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During the deciding penalty shootouts, the Flamingos lost one while the Americans lost one too.
However, Nigerian goalkeeper Iwuaku – brought in towards the end of regulation time specifically for penalties saved one of the kicks to give Nigeria the sought victory.
The Flamingos will next meet the winner of Columbia vs Tanzania match which comes up on Wednesday.
