Flourish Sebastine netted a late winning goal against Korea early this morning, leading the Falconets to a promising start at this year's U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The match, held at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota, showcased two strong teams familiar with each other, but Nigeria created more scoring opportunities, particularly in an entertaining second half.
Mary Lucky Mkpa, the standout forward, displayed relentless effort and precision, but missed at least two clear chances to score. The match was tightly contested, with both teams displaying solid defensive skills.
Korea, who faced a similar fate against Nigeria in their last group stage meeting two years ago in Costa Rica, almost drew first blood early on. In the 15th minute, Shukurat Oladipo intervened expertly, deflecting a dangerous cross from the right that could have given Korea an early lead.
Ultimately, Sebastine’s late goal secured a vital victory for the Falconets, setting a positive tone for their tournament journey. The team's resilience and determination were evident throughout the match, making it a memorable start to the competition.