Nigeria's Falconets lost 1-3 to Germany in their 2nd group game of 2024 FIFA U-20 World Cup game.
The Falconets of Nigeria suffered a 1-3 loss to their counterparts from Germany in their second group game of the 2024 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
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Falconets 1-3 Germany
The Falconets were stunned early in the 17th minute as Germany took the lead through Alara Sehitler converting a pass by Zicai.
The Germans dominated proceedings to take a narrow lead at the halftime break.
The Falconets became stronger to start the second half and were able to equalize through Chiamaka Cristabel Okwuchukwu in the 50th minute.
However, just 11 minutes later Germany were back on top again Zicai with the assist for Sofie Zdebel.
Danjuma rang the changes bringing on Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei and Opeyemi Esther Ajakaye.
The Germans defeated well to keep the Falconets away from their goal.
The Falconets also had a goal disallowed by Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Withe Falconets looking for a late equalizer, Germany grabbed their third on the counterattack scored by Sarah Ernst.
The result means Germany progressed to the knockout stages while the Falconets now await the game between Korea Republic and Venezuela to know their standing.
Germany wraps up group play against Korea Republic while the Falconets take on Venezuela in their third group game.