Nigeria’s Falconets have been knocked out of the FIFA U 20 Women’s World Cup after conceding a late goal in their 1 0 quarter final defeat to Colombia on Sunday.
The Falconets appeared set to force the match into extra time after holding Colombia for most of the encounter, but Valerin Loboa struck in injury time to send the South Americans into the semi finals.
Nigeria had created several opportunities during the match but were unable to find the breakthrough as Colombia defended resolutely.
The game took a dramatic turn in the closing stages when the Falconets were reduced to 10 players following a red card.
Colombia immediately capitalised on their numerical advantage, with Lobo...
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Ten-man Falconets lose to Colombia, crash out of FIFA U20 World Cup
Source: Vanguard News
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