FIFA U-20 WWC: The Falconets lose 2-0 to Spain in the first group match

The Nigerian Falconets began their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 campaign on a losing note, after losing 2-0 to Spain in their Group F opener on Monday. completesports.com information.

Goals in each half from Marisa García and Alba Cerrato gave Spain a perfect start to the tournament.

Spain started strongly and controlled much of the match and created multiple early chances, but they were denied by Falconets goalkeeper Ineoma Uzoma.

The Spaniards finally took the lead in the 13th minute thanks to García, who finished off a strong run and a cross from Noe Bejarano.

The Falconets grew into the game and posed some threat in transitions and were almost rewarded, but Spanish goalkeeper Laia Lopez made an important one-on-one save against Folajomi Olabiyi.

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Cerrato sealed the victory in the 73rd minute, finishing with a left-footed shot that beat the Falconets goalkeeper at her near post.

Spain is second behind group leaders China, who had beaten New Caledonia 5-0 on Monday.

The Falconets hope to bounce back from the loss to Spain in their second game against China on Thursday, September 10.

By James Agberebi