Super Falcons thrash South Korea to keep knock-out stage hope alive

Asisat Oshoala sealed the victory for the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their 2-0 win over South Korea on Wednesday at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.

The much-needed victory comes after the Falcons lost 0-3 to Norway in their opening match last Sunday.

The win also ensured some history was made along the way. First, the Falcons has become the first African side in Women’s World Cup history to win their second group game at the tournament, with 12 of the previous 13 such matches ending in defeat for sides from Africa.

Also, at “18 years and 186 days, Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie became the youngest ever goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in a Women’s World Cup game” according to OptaJoe.

18 – At 18 years and 186 days, Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has become the youngest ever goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in a Women’s World Cup game. Eaglet. #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/SMpxKxV3ms

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 12, 2019

Oshoala, with Wednesday’s goal, became the second Nigerian woman to score at two different World Cup editions, following in the footsteps of Rita Nwadike who scored in 1995 and 1999.

2 – Asisat Oshoala (2015 & 2019) has become just the second Nigerian to score in two different Women’s World Cup tournaments after Rita Nwadike (1995 & 1999). Silky. #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/rcHidxMvo5

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 12, 2019

Oshoala was also voted as the Player of the match.

The Falcons next game will be on 17th against the host, France.