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The Nigerian Falconets faced a tough 3-1 defeat at the hands of Germany in the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.
The Germans took an early lead through A. Sehitler, who found the back of the net in the 17th minute. Despite their slow start, the Falconets rallied, with C. Okwuchukwu scoring an equalizer just five minutes into the second half.
However, the Germans quickly regained control of the game. S. Zdebel scored in the 61st minute to put Germany back in front, and S. Ernst sealed the victory with a stoppage-time goal in the 90+1 minute, bringing the final score to 3-1 in favor of the Germans.
The Falconets will now turn their attention to their next fixture. A win or a draw in that match would ensure their progression to the next round of the competition, keeping their tournament hopes alive.
The team will be looking to regroup and bounce back in what will be a crucial game for their World Cup campaign.