Nigeria U20 women national team played out a 1-1 draw with Mexico in their opening group game of the 2014 Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup in Canada.
The game played at the Moncton Stadium, Moncton saw both sides show the zeal to emerge victorious towards making a bright in the competition but it was the Mexicans that drew the first blood through Fabiola Ibarra in the 23rd minute before Inneh Queens midfielder Osarenoma Igbinovia drew level for the Falconets with three minutes into the half time break.
On resumption of the second half, both countries tried hard to get the winning goal but it that would not be as both sides shared the spoils despite several substitutions.
All teams in Group C now boast of a point each after recording a 1-1 draw in their opening group game.
Peter Dedevbo’s ladies will face Korea Republic in their second game of the tournament on Saturday at the Moncton Stadium, Moncton. Martha Harris’ second half equaliser ensured the Asians shared the spoils against England. Mexico will try England for size in their next game. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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