[Mundial Sub-17] Argentina closed with a loss group

The local beat Nigeria to the Argentine national team by 2 to 1, and thus the award the first place in Group A. Argentina, already classified before this meeting, was ranked in second place.

The albiceleste, without several of his usual headlines, quickly became an advantage: after 2 minutes, a backlash well handled by Facundo Quignon kid ended Esteban Orfano goal. Just as it took the advantage three minutes later, the exit of a corner Omoh Ojau striker slid the ball into the net to put the tie. Little else happened in the first half, barely a shot by Sami Emmanuel (who had occupied instead of Ojau, injured) that hit the crossbar .

In the second half, he was straight sets, similar to the first half, although with a slight tendency for the locals. With the passing of the minutes, this superiority of intensified until a defensive error led the Argentines a foul inside the area. He took over the entered Emmanuel, who return to criminal goal 15 minutes from the end of the meeting. With the tranquility of the outcome in favor, Nigerians administered the ball well and we have some more chances that missed the goal due to good performance of goalkeeper Arce. The game ended with victory for the Golden Eaglets, who will maintain headquarters in Abuja for the second round clash, while Argentina is to travel to Ijebu-Ode to await his next opponent.

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