New Zealand have lost their opening game at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, losing 4-1 to an impressive Nigerian side.
The Nigerians raced to a 3-0 lead within the opening half hour, before New Zealand were able to stem the tide of attacks and find a goal for themselves.
New Zealand goalkeeper Brooke Neary was kept busy by the Nigerian attack. Photo credit: FIFA / Getty Images.
The game was streamed live and free by FIFA+ who have provided a two-minute edited highlights package.
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Results
Games played on Thursday October 17, 2024 (NZT)
New Zealand 1 (Hannah Saxon 60’)
Nigeria 4 (Shakirat Moshood 2’, Khadijat Adegoke 13’, Faridat Abdulwahab 28’, Taiwo Afolabi 55’)
Dominican Republic 0
Ecuador 2 (Jaslym Valverde 14′, 29′)
Line-ups
New Zealand
Brooke Neary, Charli Dunn, Mikaela Bangalan, Emily Humphrey, Alyssha Eglinton, Hannah Saxon (Charley March 66′), Amber De Wit (Кута Morgan 78′), Katie Pugh (Grace Bartlett 57′), Millee Loxton (Nat Young 46′), Ela Jerez, Katie Chellenbron (Mary Brown57′)
Subs not used: Sophie Campbell, Harriet Muller, Maddison Sawkins, Pia Vlok, Laura Bennett.
Head coach: Alana Gunn
Nigeria
Christiana Uzoma, Khadijat Adegoke, Hannah Ibrahim, Jumai Adebayo, Onyedikachi Ekezie, Faridat Abdulwahab (Muinat Rotimi 85′), Shakirat Moshood, Taiwo Afolabi, Harmony Chidi (Ramotalahi Kareem 85′), Aishat Animashaun (Blessing Ifitezue 78′), Peace Effiong.
Subs not used: Sylvia Echefu, Elizabeth Boniface, Anike Azeez, Prisca Nwachukwu, Asiata Isiaka, Funke Arogundade, Oghenemairo Obruthe.
Head coach: Bankole Olowookere
Officials
Referee: Olatz Rivera Olmedo (Spain)
Assistant referees: Gabrielle Lemieux (Canada), Katarzyna Wasiak (United States)
Fourth official: Alina Pesu (Romania)
Fixtures
Game to be played on Sunday October 20, 2024 (NZT)
Dominican Republic v New Zealand
Cibao University Stadium, Santiago de los Caballeros, 12pm (NZT)
Game to be played on Wednesday October 23, 2024 (NZT)
Ecuador v New Zealand
Cibao University Stadium, Santiago de los Caballeros, 12pm (NZT)
This story was first published on October 17, 2024.
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