Argentina defeated Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 4-0 in their FIFA U-20 World Cup knockout match played on Wednesday.
The South Americans started strongly, taking the lead in the second minute when Alejo Sarco scored from a Dylan Gorosito cross.
Maher Carrizo made it 2-0 in the 23rd minute with a brilliant free kick, and he added another goal eight minutes after the restart to extend Argentina’s lead to 3-0.
Mateo Silvetti sealed the victory in the 66th minute after connecting with a pass from Gianluca Prestianni.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles struggled to get back into the game. Daniel Daga’s effort was saved before halftime, and Kparobo Arierhi hit the post in stoppage time.
Despite a few chances, Nigeria could not find a way past Argentina’s goalkeeper, Santino Barbi, who was solid throughout the game.
Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt made some key saves for Nigeria to keep the scoreline from getting worse, but Argentina’s dominance was clear from start to finish.
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