Nigeria’s Golden Eaglet got a step closer to their pursuit for a fifth FIFA U-17 World Cup title as they walloped their Brazilian counterparts 3-0 to advance to the semi finals.
After a 2-1 defeat against Croatia in the last group game, the Golden Eaglets bounced back to winning ways to trounce Australia 6-0 in their second round game with top scorer of the tournament Victor Osimhen netting a treble.
Brazil scraped through its last 16 clash against New Zealand and had to improve to beat the Eaglets.
However, goals in the space of five minutes from top scorer Osimhen, Michael and Anumudu were enough for Nigeria to ease past through to the semis.
Naij.com was on ground to bring you minute-by-minute account of the encounter. Read our coverage below:
NigeriaXI: UDOH(GK), LAZARUS, ENOGELA, ZAKARI, MICHAEL, BAMGBOYE, CHUKWUEZE, OSIMHEN, NWAKALI (C), IKWU, ANUMUDU
Brazil XI: JULIANO (GK), ROGÉRIO, LEANDRO, ANDREY, L. HENRIQUE, EVANDER, LINCOLN (C), DODÔ, E. MILITÃO, ZÉ MARCOS, GUILHERME
FT: Nigeria 3-0 Brazil. Golden Eaglets through to the semi-finals
90+ Substitution: Funsho Bamgboye OFF, Chinedu Madueke ON
90+: We are into stoppage time now.
89: The Golden Eaglets break away but the linesman flag is up for an offside call. Stoppage time looms
85: CHANCE! Goalkeeper Juliano pulls off a fine save to deny Nigeria a fourth goal. The Golden Eaglets still pilling all the pressure.
80: Essien was substituted after picking up an injury. While Brazil brings on ERON for LINCOLN. We are into the final ten minutes of the game.
78: SUB! OKONKWO comes off the bench to replace ESSIEN. Nigeria 3-0 Brazil
76: Nwakali’s shot is blocked. The game gradually winding down, but still no goal in the second half. All goals coming in the first half.
75: Lazarus concede a free-kick following a challenge on Dodo.
70: Bamgboye illegally handles the ball and he’s shown a yellow card. He will also miss the semifinal game.
69: Chukwueze tries a shot from yards out but its off target. The Golden eaglets are in pursuit for more goals!
65: GUILHERME is yellow carded for a nasty foul. The Brazilians getting physical in this encounter.
63: Double Sub for Brazil! ARTHUR comes off the bench to replace L. HENRIQUE. GEOVANE IN, ANDREY out
61: SUB Nigeria! ESSIEN comes off the bench to replace MICHAEL.
57: All efforts by the Brazilians to get a goal back in this game have been thwarted. Nigeria 3-0 Brazil
54: Brazil Luis Henrique tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target. The South Americans finding it hard to get past Nigeria’s defense.
52: IKWU becomes the first Nigerian player to receive a yellow card in this game. He will the semi finals.
49: Corner kick to Brazil. It’s taken but yields no result as the Golden Eaglets take charge.
47: Nigeria try a shot on goal, but it is off-target. These young lads still want more, can they get more?
46: The second half is underway, are we going to see more goals in this game.
45+1: Referee brings the first half to an end. Nigeria 3-0 Brazil
45: Another easy save for Goalkeeper Udoh. We are into added time of the first half.
42: Osimhen is caught in an offside position. The Golden Eaglet are totally in control of the game!
37: Goalkeeper Udoh of Nigeria pulls off a save to deny Brazil. He’s been outstanding in this tournament.
34: GOALLLL!!! ANUMUDU scores again. A fine strike from yards out. Its now 3-0. What a game we have in Chile!
32: Osimhen is just one goal shy of equally Sinama Pongolle’s 9 goals in 2001 U-17 WC.
29: Another GOALLLLL!!!!! Michael double the lead in the space of one minute. The Golden Eaglets are on fire. Nigeria 2-0 Brazil
28: GOALLL!!! OSIMHEN scores. That’s his eight goal of the tournament. WHAT A PLAYER!
25: A nervy start for the Golden Eaglet of Nigeria as they concede another freekick.
21: CHANCE! Brazil! Leandro’s header almost sailed into the net after a brilliant cross from Luís Henrique
20: Nigeria concede a free-kick following a challenge from Osimhen on Brazil Dodo.
17: SO CLOSE! Zakari Lukman Hilaru’s header goes over the cross bar from a corner kick. Goal kick to Brazil
16: A balanced game so far with both teams having their chances to go a goal up.
15: Close! Osimhen has a scoring chance but delays his effort as Éder Militão clears the danger.
14: Brazil’s Evander shoots wide from the freekick.
13: Nigeria concede a free-kick in a dangerous position following a challenge on Brazil Lincoln.
10: Ze Marcos tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target. Nigeria 0-0 Brazil
8: Goalkeeper Udoh produces a fine save to deny Brazil the opening goal. The South Americans have started bright.
4: Brazilian Luiz Henrique tries a shot from yards out but his effort is blocked. He scored a 95th minute penalty to give Brazil a late win in the round of 16 game against Newzealand.
3: Nigeria wins a throw after a quick counter attack play.
1: LEANDRO (Brazil) is booked by the referee for a nasty foul on Michael in the opening seconds of the game. That has to be the fastest booking ever.
1: Brazil get us underway.
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