Nigeria defeated South Korea 1-0 to go to the Under-20 Women's World Cup quarterfinals in Costa Rica, while Ghana was eliminated after suffering a second loss.
A storm battered the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium in Alajuela, delaying the Falconets' Group C match by an hour, and the Nigerians withstood numerous Korean attempts in the first half to maintain their lead.
After the half, Esther Onyenezide's long-range attempt was saved by goalkeeper Kim Kyeonghee with an amazing save after Suin Lee's free-kick shook the West Africans' left-hand upright.
However, Onyenezide scored with a powerful outside-the-box shot in the 83rd minute, and Omini Oyono's outstanding goalkeeping enabled Nigeria secure a second 1-0 victory and a ticket in the World Cup.
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Nigeria defeated South Korea 1-0 to go to the Under-20 Women's World Cup quarterfinals in Costa Rica, while Ghana was eliminated after suffering a second loss.
Nigeria eliminated Ghana after suffering a second loss at the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica, defeating South Korea 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.
The Falconets' Group C encounter was delayed by an hour due to a storm that tore through the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium in Alajuela. The Nigerians held off multiple Korean attempts in the first half to keep their lead.
After the break, Suin Lee's free-kick rattled the West Africans' left-hand upright, but goalkeeper Kim Kyeonghee made an incredible stop to save Esther Onyenezide from scoring from long range.
Nigeria defeated South Korea 1-0 to go to the Under-20 Women's World Cup quarterfinals in Costa Rica, while Ghana was eliminated after suffering a second loss.
Omini Oyono's superb goalkeeping helped Nigeria earn a second 1-0 victory and a spot in the World Cup, albeit Onyenezide scored with a strong outside-the-box shot in the 83rd minute.
The Black Princesses, who appeared weak defensively, broke in the 61st minute when Maika Hamano successfully converted a penalty kick for handball.
Nine minutes later, when Anasthesia Achiaa had fouled Kokona Iwasaki in the box, Hamano converted another penalty.
On Thursday, Ghana will play its final match of the tournament against the Netherlands, having never advanced past the group round in five prior outings.
