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Puerto Rican U-17 midfielder Caroline Rivera has expressed optimism ahead of her team’s upcoming crucial clash against the Nigerian Flamingos at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Morocco.
Puerto Rico comes into the match looking to bounce back from a rocky start after suffering a tough 6-0 loss against North Korea in their tournament opener on Saturday.
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Despite the lopsided score, Rivera put in a resilient individual performance and believes the team can build on its improved performance after the break.
talking to FIFA.comHe emphasized the importance of carrying the second-half momentum into Tuesday’s game.
“It was very challenging, obviously, facing the best team in the world. I feel like we can definitely build from this game,” Rivera said.
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“They are incredible players, but we have learned that if we play like we did in the second half, we can go far. Collectively, we can all evaluate and improve.”
Both Nigeria and Puerto Rico will be desperate to avoid defeat when they meet on Tuesday, and a victory is essential to either side’s hopes of keeping their dreams of progression in the competition alive.
