Champions Nigeria see off USA after second half rally
After a goalless first half, Chukwudi Agor put the Eaglets ahead five minutes after the restart.
Victor Osimhen doubled Nigeria’s lead in the 61st minute.
Austin Trusty of USA was sent off three minutes from time for a dangerous foul on goal scorer Osimhen.
Udochukwu Anumudu was denied a goal by USA goalkeeper with a great save in the 74th minute.
Both teams tried themselves for size in the first half trying not to make mistakes and look for ways to break the deadlock.
Christian Pulisic was the tormentor-in-chief for USA against a rather average Nigerian side.
There were few chances created by both teams as the Golden Eaglets went straight into the attack and earned a corner kick in the third minute after Udochukwu Anumudu's long ball meant for Osimhen was headed away by USA captain Hugo Arellano.
Osimhen fired wide from a score able position inside the box in the 10th minute off Kelechi Nwakali good pass.
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