Falconets thrash Canada 3 - 1

Nigeria Falconets thrashed Canada 3 - 1 in their second Group B game in the ongoing U-20 Women's World Cup in Papua New Guinea on Wednesday.

Gabrielle Carle put his team ahead with an early opener in the 15th minute. However, Falconets reacted well as Nigeria’s Chinaza Uchendu brought the score back on level terms in 45th minute through a spot kick.

The second half began in favour of Nigeria as Joy Bokiri, put Nigeria on the driving seat with a second goal in 40 seconds.

The third goal came for Nigeria when Chiwendu Ihezuo sealed victory for Nigeria in the 73rd minute, earning the Falconets their first 3 points of the tournament.

Nigeria will now battle against Spain in their Group B, while Canada take on Japan on Nov. 20 in their last group games.