Falconets of Nigeria flew over Korea at Japan 2012

Nigeria's women under 20 national team popularly known as the Falconets flew over their South Korean counterpart in Saitama, Japan. The 2010 runners-up defeated their Asian foes by two goals to nil on Sunday afternoon. The match was played after Brazil and Italy had settled for a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the FIFA 2012 Women under 20 championship currently going on in Japan. The South Koreans created some problems for Nigeria in the opening 10 minutes of the game. The Nigerian keeper made her first save as early as the 8th minute, but 7 minutes later the Africans took the lead through Ngozi Okobi in the 15th minute.Francesca Ordega's cross from the right side of the penalty box was tapped in by Okobi.
In the 34th minute, Yeo Minji (adidas Golden ball winner at the last under 17 tournament) got injured and she was replaced by Lee Sodam.

Second Half
The game become more competitive as the two sides tried to get some goals in the game. After series of tackles and goal attempts from them, Nigeria increased their lead through Desire Oparanozie in the 67th minute. Ebere Orji provided the assist for Oparanozie to nod home stylishly. The two teams continued to search for more goals in the game, but the Nigerians ended the match with a 2-0 win and moved to the top of group B. Brazil and Italy played a 1-1 draw in the other group match.