U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles fall to Brazil, finish third in Group D [Video]

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After performing impressively against Italy, Nigeria’s U-20 Flying Eagles failed to complete the winning streak. On Saturday night, they fell to Brazil 2-0 in their last group game at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in La Plata.

Ladan Bosso’s side dropped to third place in the group on goal difference. All the top three teams in the group amassed six points each. Brazil leads with a +7 goal difference, followed by Italy with a +2, and Nigeria trailed with a +1 goal difference. The Dominican Republic is the weeping team of the group with no points.

Group D table

Team         PTS GP W L D GF GA GD

1. Brazil         6 3 2 1 0 10 3 +7

2. Italy         6 3 2 1 0 6 4 +2

3. Nigeria     6 3 2 1 0 4 3 +1

4. Dom. Rep. 0 3 0 3 0 1 11 -10

Brazil extended their record against Nigeria to five wins and one draw. The Flying Eagles started the game in style, passing the ball around with confidence.

Jude Sunday came close to scoring the game’s opening goal in the eighth minute, but his spectacular volley hit the crossbar.

Brazil took the lead in the 43rd minute through Jean Pedroso. The Flying Eagles were caught flatfooted in first-half stoppage time, with Marquinhos firing past Chijioke Aniagboso.

Brazil were in total control of the game after the break but failed to add to their lead.

Substitute Haliru Sarki twice came close to reducing the deficit 15 minutes from time, but his effort was tipped to the woodwork by Brazil goalkeeper, Mycael.

Mycael also denied Sarki five minutes later.

The Flying Eagles will know their Round of 16 opponent when the group stage matches are concluded on Sunday.

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