FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria 2-0 USA

FT: Nigeria 2-0 USA. Nigeria start the defence of their trophy with a solid win
87′ RED CARD! USA’s Auston Trusty sent off for stamping on Osimhen
83′ USA Sub: Da Silva comes off the bench to replace Gallardo
72′ Fierce drive by Anumudu causes the goalkeeper problems
69′ Anumudu (NIG) booked. First booking of the game.
67′ USA Sub: ADAMS comes off the bench to replace OLOSUNDE
61′ Victor Osimhen gives Nigeria a two goal lead.
50′ GOAL Nigeria – Chukwudi Agor gets to a lose ball in the box and puts it home 1-0
Game back on! Nigeria gets the ball rolling.
HT: Nigeria 0-0 USA.
34′ still 0-0. Evenly played match between the two teams to this point
15′ Free-kick to USA, taken by John Nelson. Nigeria launch a counter now. Chukwudi Agbor’s shot goes wide however.
13′ Haji Wright with the best chance in the early going! just puts a redirection from a C. Pulisic cross over the bar from close range.
11′ The Nigerian defence under threat but keeper Udoh gathers at second attempt. Nigeria get a corner now.
0′ Game on! Nigeria has officially begun their title defence.

Nigeria: A. Udoh; J. Lazarus, T. Ibe, D. Enogela, F. Bambgoye; U. Osimhen, C. Agor, E. Ikwu; K. Nwakali (c), U. Anumudu, E. Osinachi

USA: W. Pulisic; Olosunde, Nelson, Trusty, Arellano (c); Calvillo, C. Pulisic, Zendejas; Wright, Gallardo, Perez