U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria claim a place in the semi-finals

Nigeria won a penalty shootout to claim a place in the semi-finals at the end of an enthralling struggle in Augsburg. Ironically it was USA's golden girl Sydney Leroux who missed with the US' fifth penalty to seal the African side's 4-2 victory, their captain Christine Nairn having seen her attemopt saved as well.

It was a notable triumph for the Falconets who had never before won a quarter-final in a FIFA womens competition and who had faltered at the last-eight stage on three previous occasions in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Ndem Egan's team had been overrun in the second half but found their feet and plundered a magnificent equaliser through Helen Ukaonu late on. They now face Colombia in Thursday's semi-final in Bielefeld in what is a major surprise with USA the two-time champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition.

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Posted: at 25-07-2010 07:51 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Honestly you are right my broda
The English referee heated us becos we drew with them and they get knocked out
anyway, these girls are amazing.....I hope Fat YAKUBU is watching these matches
they never give up...I LOVE YOU GIRLS

Posted: at 26-07-2010 11:43 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Politics of nepotism have killed our supper eagle.So many of our players have no business their.Our Girls are superb.They Should increase there smartness if they must get to the final.

Posted: at 26-07-2010 02:28 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie

AT LEAST MAKE THE WOMEN CARRY CUP AS THE MEN NO FIT.

Posted: at 26-07-2010 03:21 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

It was a pleasant surprise for me. I only saw the highlights and must tell you there is quality in that team. This victory over the US team i'm sure will bolster their confidence and there will be no looking back. If they do not make unnecessary mistakes henceforth, winning columbia & possibly the cup is achievable.

Posted: at 26-07-2010 05:36 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie

ride on gurls... wishing u gurls all the lucks in the world.   

Posted: at 26-07-2010 11:58 PM (13 years ago) | Hero

this good abeg jarry my girls i comot cap for una

Posted: at 27-07-2010 03:34 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

THANKS FOR MAKING US PROUD...WE ARE PROUDLY BEHIND U GIRLS
KEEP PLAYING GOOD WHILE WE KEEP PRAYING HARD..

Posted: at 27-07-2010 06:11 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Fantastic result for the girls
pls keep it up

Posted: at 27-07-2010 08:22 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Soar high Girls, make Naija proud May the Good Lord be with You, Amen.

Posted: at 28-07-2010 10:43 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie