2023-05-31 23:02:19
The African national team won by two goals difference and awaits a rival in the quarterfinals.
Hit in the U-20 World Cup. The Argentine national team, host of the championship, was eliminated at the hands of Nigeria. The team led by Javier Mascherano, who entered the competition as the favorite for the title, cannot be accommodated in the round of 16 commitment.
Things did not work out for Argentina at the Bicentenario stadium. Despite playing with all their starter, the albiceleste suffered from a physical point of view and accumulated shots without directing the goal. Nigeria, for their part, aware of the qualities of their rival, used a compact block and accumulated people in the middle of the field to neutralize Carboni, Romero and others.
The elimination of Argentina began with the goal scored by Ibrahim Muhammad with 30 minutes to go before the end of the match. The number ’11’ of the Nigerian team took advantage of Emmanuel Umeh’s pass and defined with his left foot before the departure of goalkeeper Gómez Gerth.
With more push than game, Argentina looked for a draw. In the 83rd minute, Luka Romero made an individual move and after entering the area, he finished off but the ball hit the left post of the goal. The local team gave up the defense and looked for a draw. With several spaces in the background, Nigeria got to the second goal.
In the first injury time, Victor Eletu overflowed down the right flank and crossed the ball to Sarki, who headed in unmarked on the penalty spot for the final 0-2.
With this victory, Nigeria advanced to the quarterfinals and is waiting for a rival. His next adversary will come out of the key between Ecuador and Korea, which will be played next Thursday starting at 4:00 pm (Colombian time).
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