Publication date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Nigeria opened the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic with a comfortable 4-1 victory over New Zealand at Estadio Cibao in Santiago on Wednesday, underscoring the Flamingos’ determination to do well on the global stage. emphasized.
Nigeria took control of the match from the kick-off and immediately put pressure on New Zealand’s defense.
Nigeria’s attack, led by Abidemi Moshood, Taiwo Adegoke and Opeyemi Abdulwahab, created a number of chances, with Abidemi Moshood finishing off a quick move with a precise shot in the second minute.
In the 13th minute, Taiwo Adegoke extended the lead to two points with a powerful shot that exploited a misunderstanding in the defense.
The Flamingos continued to dominate the game and scored their third goal in the 28th minute with a perfectly timed cross from Opeyemi Abdulwahab to make it 3-0.
Nigeria continued to apply pressure in the second half and added a fourth goal in the 55th minute when Taiwo Afolabi deflected a shot from outside the box.
Nigeria appeared to have the upper hand, but New Zealand did not give up and Amy Saxon’s deft free-kick in the 60th minute reduced the gap.
Nigeria recorded a total of 30 shots, 15 of which were on target, and finished the match with overwhelming dominance. This impressive performance is the perfect start for the Flamingos.
