The Nigerian team was the surprise of the day when they eliminated the host Argentina, whom they beat by 2-0 in the round of 16 of the Sub 20 worldin a game played this Wednesday, at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario stadium, in San Juan (ARG).
Argentina, who came to this duel undefeated as leader of Group A, had ample control in the first half, when they created several situations, but failed to turn them into a goal, and in the second half Nigeria improved, giving the owners of the team a fright. home with a shot from Abel Ogwuche on the crossbar.
Shortly after, and after a loss of the ball in the Argentine midfield, Ibrahim Muhammad (61′) made it 1-0 with an accurate touch by goalkeeper Gómez Gerth.
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Argentina desperately sought a draw, had more possession, tried more than 20 shots at the opponent’s goal with little effectiveness, including a left-footed shot by Luka Romero that hit the left post.
But the Argentines left spaces at the back, and Nigeria declared victory in the end after a defensive error, which led to Eletu’s cross that Rilwanu Sarki finished (90′).
In the quarterfinals, Nigeria, which had advanced as the best of the third placed, awaits the winner of this Thursday’s clash between Ecuador and South Korea.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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