Falconets World Cup Dreams Over After Loss To USA

Falconets World Cup Dreams Over After Loss To USA

USA have won their way into a third FIFA U-20 Women&rsquo;s World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over 2010 finalists Nigeria in Tokyo.<br /><br />Goals midway through either half from Morgan Brian and Kealia Ohai proved enough for the two-time champions to see off the hitherto unbeaten Africans and set up a decider against either holders Germany or hosts Japan.<br /><br />Nigeria made the brighter start as Francisca Ordega latched onto a through ball on seven minutes and beat USA goalkeeper Bryane Heaberlin in a race to the ball, only for her prodded effort to go wide of the post.<br /><br />Brian scored the all-important opening goal halfway through the first half, perfectly directing a header over goalkeeper Ibubeleye Whyte, following Mollie Pathman&rsquo;s cross from the left.<br /><br />USA were in the ascendency after the goal, and created several chances in the closing stages of the half.&nbsp; Cari Roccaro pushed a first-time effort over the crossbar directly from a corner, while Kelly Cobb headed onto the roof of the net.<br /><br />The half-time came at an opportune time for Nigeria, despite the Africans dominating possession overall during the opening period.&nbsp; Nigeria thought they had drawn level soon into the second half but Desire Oparanozie&rsquo;s effort was ruled out for offside.<br /><br />Almost immediately a skilful run from Ngozi Okobi set up Oparanozie for a gilt-edged opportunity to draw level, only for the No9 to blaze over.<br /><br />However, midway through the second half came a hammer blow for the Nigerians as substitute Samantha Mewis pushed a short defence-splitting pass through for Ohai to get the better of her marker and score.<br /><br /><b>(Source : fifa.com)</b><br />
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