Administrators FlyJ Posted August 24, 2014 Administrators Share Posted August 24, 2014 Asisat Oshoala scored four times as Nigeria reached the final with a thumping 6-2 victory over Korea DPR in the highest-scoring semi-final ever seen at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Oshoala also laid on two more goals in a win that leaves the Super Falconets to face Germany on Sunday at Montreal's Olympic Stadium, and the North Koreans to play for third place at the same venue. Nigeria have had a tendency to score quick goals during their time at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014, and Courtney Dike continued that trend with a goal barely more than a minute after kick-off. Oshoala set the tone by setting it up, releasing Dike in behind Korea DPR’s captain Choe Sol-Gyong before the No8 expertly picked her spot just inside the far post. At the half-way point of the first period, Oshoala doubled Nigeria’s lead, capitalising on a poor touch from centre-half Song Kyong-Hui before rounding the keeper and passing into an open goal. Less than ten minutes later, Ri Un-Sim – arguably the North Koreans’ most dangerous attacker throughout the tournament – pulled one back with a great bit of individual skill after receiving a long ball from midfield. Ri beat two defenders on the cutback and finished past Sandra Chiichii with a powerful shot into the top corner. From there, Korea DPR looked inspired in search of an equaliser but the score remained 2-1 at half-time before Nigeria swiftly put the game out of reach within minutes of the restart. In similar fashion to her appearance and goal in the quarter-finals against New Zealand, Uchechi Sunday came on as a substitute and within a minute scored to restore her team's two-goal lead. Oshoala then put the game out of reach on the hour mark when she hit a stunning shot from 20 yards out that left Kim with no chance as it flew into the top corner. Korea DPR had one last glimmer of hope two minutes later when Ugo Njoku handled the ball in her own area, allowing Jon So-Yon to score from the penalty spot. However, Oshoala’s quality shone through yet again in the 68th minute when she completed her hat-trick, beating Song and winning a foot race with Kim to once more fire into an empty net. Nigeria were not finished there, though, and with five minutes from time the No4 matched the number on her jersey. The goal came as a result of another North Korean defensive miscue less than six yards from goal, resulting in a simple tap-in. Germany defeated France 2-1 in the second Semi-final match to set up a repeat of the 2010 final, which Germany won 2-0 Olympic Stadium, Montreal Sunday 24 August, 2014 (Monday in Nigeria) 12am. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abystacy Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I'm proud of our gurls, we really played better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators FlyJ Posted August 25, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted August 25, 2014 Yes, we did but we were too wasteful in front of goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abystacy Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 It sha pained me but that the twist in football . Germany utilised their chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagaun Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Lets hope this form can be replicated in other competitions. the future seems bright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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