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Nigeria’s U17 side, Golden Eaglets on Thursday fought
gamely but conceded a 1-0 penalty goal in their second match at the on -going
U19 Suwon Continental Cup played at the Suwon World Cup Stadium.
Right from the start, the Golden Eaglets were more
matured in their approach and stoutly held their ground against far bigger and
matured Iranians. Yet there were few
chances in between and both teams ended the first half 0-0. The Eaglets started
the second fast and furious and would have taken the lead in the 52nd minute
but striker Nazifi Yahaya failed to connect Chidera Ejuke's pass across the
face of the goal.
In the 77th minute, Reza Shekari converted from the
spot kick after Goalkeeper Christian Nwoke tripped Reza Jafari. Two minutes
later, the Eaglets got their own penalty but second half Onyemachi Sopuruchukwu
tamely hit the ball on Iranian goalkeeper Nima Mirzazad.
Thereafter, the Iranians defended their half in numbers
as the match dragged to the end. With two losses in as many matches, the Golden
Eaglets are rooted on the bottom of the four-team log without a point and would
now face hosts, Korea on Saturday in their final match.
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