Womens World Cup: Thrilling encounter between Nigeria and Sweden

Super Falcons of Nigeria played out a 3-3 draw against Sweden in their opening group match at the ongoing FIFA Womens World Cup in Canada.

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Sweden took the lead though Desire Oparanozie's unfortunate own goal after 20' of play before long, they also netted from a poor clearance to finish the first 45 minutes 2-0.

The Falcons came out firing with some brilliance in the second half which paid off as Ngozi Okobi and Asisat Oshoala scored to level up with the Europeans.

A good build up from the Swedes saw them secure a third goal but Francisca Ordega salvaged it for the Africans as she fired home with just three minutes in the match.

Germany beat Nigeria to claim U-20 Womens World Cup

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The pulsating encounter ended goalless in the first half with a few scoring chances especially for the Africans with two clear opportunities begging to be buried.

 

The Germans got the winner after 98 minutes of play through Lena Petermann who coolly slotted from close range which was enough to win their third trophy in this category.

 

Meanwhile, France saw off Korea DPR in the Third place match winning 3-2 to clinch the Bronze.

Individual awards
Sara Daebritz won the Bronze boot and Pauline Bremer (Silver) both of Germany while Asisat Oshoala won the Golden boot after scoring seven goals in the tournament.

The Golden glove went to the German goalie,
Claire Lavogez  (Bronze) France
Griedge Mbock Bathy (Silver) France
Asisat Oshoala Golden Ball