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Norway was defeated by Nigeria in his opening match of the FIFA World Cup U20, with the penalty of Rasmus Holten in the first half demonstrating the difference between the two sides.
Despite the loss, it was a dominant performance of the Flying Eagles, which were clearly the upper side at night.
Nigeria enjoyed 66% possession, registered 20 shots and completed 420 passes, compared to the possession of 34% of Norway, five shots and 186 passes.
The flying eagles were close to scoring numerous occasions, but the ball would not find the bottom of the network.
Kparobo Arierhi had a golden opportunity in the 47th minute when he found in space inside the box, but his effort spread. Fifteen minutes later, Tahir Maigana shook the carpentry.
Again he approached at the end of the game after beating his scoreboard, but could not find a path beyond Einar Bøe Fauskanger, sending the parish ball.
Ahmed Akinyele was the outstanding interpreter of Nigeria at night.
The center-resipal impressed both in defense and in the accumulation game. Functioning as a ball game defender, Akinyele stepped forward comfortably and distributed the ball precisely.
Akinyele registered 111 touches, completed 80 passes, including 21 in the final third and delivered six precise long balls.
Defensively, it was solid as a rock, completing 100% of its tacle, making six authorizations and recovering the ball eight times.
He also showed his physical skill, winning five terrestrial duels and five aerial duels.
Next, Nigeria will face Saudi Arabia, who lost 1-0 against Colombia, and the match is scheduled for October 3.
The Flying Eagles will need to show a strong mentality and character if they are going to recover and keep their tournament hopes alive.
