Nigeria’s U-20 Women National Team were on Wednesday denied a second victory by Brazil who got a late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw at the on-going FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Saitama, Japan.
A superb shot from Francisca Ordega in the 44th minute put Nigeria in the driving seat until the 87th minute when it was cancelled by Brazil’s Olivera.
This would be the first time that Nigeria would be conceding a goal right from the African qualifiers.
It was a physical encounter that produced six yellow cards with four going to Nigeria and two to the South Americans.
Chief Coach, Edwin Okon has however commended his girls for their fighting spirit.
Speaking at a Post Match Conference, Okon said he anticipated a tough match given the level of opposition.
”We played against a good side and l must praise them,” he said.
”But my girls were equal to the task. We wanted the victory but a draw is not a bad result either. Our focus is on our next game against Italy which we have to win.
A draw with Italy would however see Nigeria through to the last eight should Korea defeat or draw with Brazil.
In Brazil’s case, it needs an outright victory.
Meanwhile Nigeria still tops the group with four points from two matches and are followed by Korea Republic with three points. Brazil are third with two points and Italy fourth with a point.
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