FIFA U17 World Cup 2022 QF1 | USA vs Nigeria | As it happened | Nigeria upset USA in a hard-fought match

Finally, the Nigerian U17 Women's team makes it to the semi-finals of the U17 Women's World Cup. In their fourth appearance in the Quarter-finals, Nigeria upset the might USA to go through to the semis. They defeated USA in the penalty shoot out as Edet Offiong, Etim Edidiong and Edafe Omamuzo scored in the penalties for Nigeria. In the first half, Edafe scored the penalty as well. Nigeria was given a penalty after Ella Emri conceded a foul in the box on Amina Bello. However, USA equalisied on the 40th minute from a goal by Amalia Villarreal, her first of the tournament. For Nigeria, it was a bit of fortune along with good tactics by coach Bankole to substitute his penalty shootout specailsists just before the last minute of the game. Read the full match report of the USA vs Nigeria from our LIVE Blog as Nigeria qualified for the semis.

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Match Details

Match: Quarter-final 1

Time: 4.30 pm

Ground: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

How to watch the match: Live streaming of the match is available on the FIFA+ app, Voot App and Sports18 network in India.

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USA vs Nigeria LIVE Blog

Score: USA 1 (3)-1(4) Nigeria

Lineups:
USA: Valentia Amaral (GK), Savannah King, Cameron Roller, Ella Emri, Riley Jackson (C), Nicollette Kiorpes, Ella Sanchez, Amalia Villarreal, Onyeka Gamero, Lauren Martinho, Gisele Thompson

Niferia: Faith Omlana, Omamuzo Edafe, Miracle Usani, Tumininu Adeshina, Shakirat Oynlola, Amina Bello, Blessing Emmanuel (C), Taiwo Afolabi, Comfort Folorunsho, Opeyemi Ajakaye, Bisola Mosaku

4.27 pm
Anthems are done. But the weather looks a bit cloudy. The Mumbai rain can hit the ground anytime, The lighting alerts are on as well. We can see school kids have filled the stadium. Let's hope for a cracker of game.

4.30 pm
Match is delayed: The kick off is delayed due to severe adverse weather. The delay is estimated to be 10 minutes.

5.26 pm
It is still raining heavily at the DY Patil Stadium. We will update you once the rain stops.

5.50 pm
The rain has stooped and the groundsmen are checking the ground condition. Hopefully, we will have a match very soon.

6.08 pm
The covers are off. Both teams are getting their warmups done on the sidelines. Hopefully, soon, we will have a match.

6.18 pm
The match will start at 6.20 pm IST.

6.20 pm
Kick-off: Finally the match gets started.

6.21 pm
1' | Early attack from USA. Blessing Emmanuel with the rescue of Nigeria.

6.26 pm
6' | USA pressing high with Nicollette on the left and Amalia in the middle.

6.30 pm
10' | USA captain Riley Jackson with the first shot on target. Goalkeeper Omilana seem to have injured herself.

6.36 pm
15' | Great run from Opeyemi (Nig) from right. Stopped by Ella Emri. Corner for the Nigerians. Straight in to the hands of Valentina Amaral.

6.40 pm
20' | Oneyka shifted left from right to create more spaces in the box. Lauren with the shot. But she was off-side this time.

6.44 pm
24' | VAR checking for a potential penalty for Nigeria.
25' | It is a penalty for Nigeria. Huge huge for the Nigerian team.

6.47 pm
27' | GOOAALLLLL! Nigeria takes a huge lead against USA. A clean penalty taken by Omamuzo Edafe. USA 0-1 Nigeria.

6.48 pm
28' | USA nearly equalised. Gamero from the right creating a lots of space. And thus creating a lot of problems with Nicollette and Amalia.

6.57 pm
37' | USA creating a lots of chances but without anything to show on the score board. Gamero has been solid from right, so is Nicollette in the left.

7.00 pm
40' | GOOOOALLLLLLL! USA equalise. Amalia Villarreal with the goal for USA. It is a deflection from the Nigerian defender. But, USA will take it anytime.

Half-time: USA 1-1 Nigeria

7.24 pm
Second half starts!

7. 37 pm
58' | Nigeria looking to score more here as the coach brings Edidiong, a striker replacing a defender in Tumininu Adeshina.

7.41 pm
62' | Desprarate defending from the Nigerian team as USA keeps on attacking. Amalia, Gamero and Charlotte Kohler are doing the damage for them.

7.50 pm
70' | Both teams are trying their best to score the most important goal. And, meantime, we can see Mia Bhuta coming in for USA.

7.54 pm
75' | Back to back corners for the Nigerian team. They are building pressure on the USA defense in the last few minutes of the game.

90'| The game goes to penalty.

8.30 pm
Nigeria wins the penalty shootout by 3-4. Edet Offiong, Etim Edidiong and Edafe Omamuzo scored in the penalties for Nigeria.