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Six-time champions Argentina knocked Nigeria out of the finals of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile on Wednesday night, winning the round of 16 tie in Santiago 4-0 to avenge the Flying Eagles’ triumph over them at the same stage where Argies hosted the tournament two years ago.
Alejo Sarco scored Argentina’s first goal in the second minute, before Maher Carrizo doubled the lead from a free kick in the 23rd minute, disrupting Nigeria’s game plan. Maher Carrizo’s goal came following a challenge by midfielder Nasiru Salihu on the edge of the area.
An appeal for a penalty by Nigeria was rejected by the referee despite Ramirez’s clumsy challenge on Salihu in the vital area. Oseer Achihi was a constant threat from the left flank of the game, as his crosses into the box forced the Argentinians to defend staunchly, conceding throw-ins and corners to relieve the pressure.
Daniel Daga’s close-range attempt on target in added time was denied by goalkeeper Santino Barbi’s superb save to keep the score at 2-0 at half-time. Carrizo complicated matters for Nigeria with the third goal in the 53rd minute, after the South Americans managed to break through once again.
Second-half substitute Matheus Silvetti, overcoming the offside trap, deflected his kick past Ebenezer Harcourt to the bottom right for Argentina’s fourth goal in the 66th minute.
The defeat meant elimination from this year’s championship for two-time silver medalists Nigeria
