Japan has been convincingly beaten by the Nigerian female team at the ongoing U-20 Women's World Cup taking place in Germany.
Nigeria's U-20 women's team, the Falconets, beat Japan 2-1 in the second group C match at the ongoing mundial.
By this, the Falconets now top their group.
Amarachi Okoronkwo opened Nigeria's account in the 6th minute after outpacing a Japanese defender to poke home the ball in the Asians' goal area.
Striker Desire Oparanozie increased the tally on 17 minutes after a cross from Ebere Orji found her with enough space in the Japanese eighteen to coolly slot home another.
Japan's goal came in the 62nd minute after goalkeeper Alaba Jonathan spilled a shot for Mana Iwabuchi to score.
The win puts Nigeria in pole position with four points from two matches.
In their opening game of the tournament, the Falconets played a 1-1 draw with the reigning European champions England who face Mexico later today in the second match of the group.
Nigeria's next and final group match will be against Mexico.
By Nnamdi Okosieme
Nigeria's U-20 women's team, the Falconets, beat Japan 2-1 in the second group C match at the ongoing mundial.
By this, the Falconets now top their group.
Amarachi Okoronkwo opened Nigeria's account in the 6th minute after outpacing a Japanese defender to poke home the ball in the Asians' goal area.
Striker Desire Oparanozie increased the tally on 17 minutes after a cross from Ebere Orji found her with enough space in the Japanese eighteen to coolly slot home another.
Japan's goal came in the 62nd minute after goalkeeper Alaba Jonathan spilled a shot for Mana Iwabuchi to score.
The win puts Nigeria in pole position with four points from two matches.
In their opening game of the tournament, the Falconets played a 1-1 draw with the reigning European champions England who face Mexico later today in the second match of the group.
Nigeria's next and final group match will be against Mexico.
By Nnamdi Okosieme
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