U20WWC: Falconets thrash New Caledonia 10-1 to reach Round of 16

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Nigeria’s Falconets produced a record-breaking performance at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, hammering New Caledonia 10-1 to secure their place in the Round of 16.

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The emphatic victory marked the biggest-ever win for Nigeria at the U-20 Women’s World Cup, as the Falconets finished second in Group F and advanced to the knockout stage.

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Nigeria took control of the match from the opening stages, scoring four goals in the first 27 minutes.

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Ramotalahi Kareem opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 17th minute before Rebecca Adegbemile doubled the advantage two minutes later.

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Janet Seimeyeha Akekoromowei added a third in the 23rd minute, while Kareem struck again in the 27th minute to give Nigeria a commanding 4-0 lead.

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The Falconets continued their dominance after the break, with Winner Onajite David making it 5-0 in the 60th minute.

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Kareem completed her hat-trick four minutes later, before Tosin Rafiu added another in the 70th minute.

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Adegbemile scored her second of the match in the 74th minute, while David added two more goals in the 75th and 90+4th minutes to complete her hat-trick.

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New Caledonia managed a consolation goal through Joceline Kourevi in the 89th minute, but Nigeria had already established an unassailable lead.

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The final whistle confirmed a 10-1 victory for the Falconets, with three Nigerian players finishing the match with multiple goals.

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Kareem and David both registered hat-tricks, while Adegbemile scored a brace.

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The result also confirmed Nigeria’s progression to the Round of 16, with the Falconets finishing second in Group F.

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