LIVE: Nigeria 0-1 Germany 19′ (U-20 W/Cup)

All is set for a fierce contest between the champions of Europe and Africa at under-20 level when Nigeria takes on Germany in a round of 16 game at the ongoing 2015 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand this morning.

Germany won all their matches, scoring a massive 16 goals and conceding only two, to come out as winners of Group F, while the Flying Eagles had a torrid time qualifying for the round of 16.

The Nigerian side lost 4-2 loss to Brazil in their first match, but rallied to wallop Korea 4-0 and Hungary, 2-0 to emerge second from the group.

The giants now take on each other in a keen contest this morning.

5′ Nigerian player booked for a foul on Germany

10′ Germany doing all the playing here, the Nigerian side has conceded a corner kick. The Nigerian player booked was Ifeanyi Ifeanyi

10′ Nigerian star player, Kelechi Iheanacho, starts from the bench for the third consecutive game

11′ Nigerian player ruled offside

15′ German player shoots, but… Ooops! it was blocked by the Nigerians

19′ Goal Alert!!! GERMANY Scores

20′ Levin Mete Oztunali  scored for the German machines

22′ The African Champions tried to equalise but it was a tame effort and Germany almost doubles the lead with a shot on target and another off a fine save by the Nigerian goalie

26′ Germany concede a free kick

28′ Nigerian players are not giving their European counterparts any chance at all, marking them closely

30′ Nigerian player adjudged to be in an off-side position

34′ Nigeria putting the Germans under serious pressure and their efforts are almost yielding fruits, and the Nigerians concede a foul

36′ Germany still leading by that lone goal and are looking close to scoring a second but the Fling Eagles are containing them

38′ Much of play is going on in midfield as  both sides try to outplay each other

41′ Flying Eagles trying to mount pressure on the Germans but the Europeans have a strong defence

43′ The Germans are playing with more composure than the Nigerian side but their chances have been limited too

45′ The Germans almost doubled their lead but the Nigerian goalkeeper came to the party

45’+ The Germans have been quite skillful all day and are looking more confident on the ball

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