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Match 25 Coquimbo - Estadio Francisco Sanchez Rumoroso
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30 November
Nigeria
2:3
France
2:3 (2:1)
  • Ebere ORJI (13')
  • Joy JEGEDE (38')
  • Julie MACHART (2')
  • Eugenie LE SOMMER (49')
  • Nora COTON PELAGIE (88')

Referee Jennifer BENNETT

Summary

France book last four berth

France book last four berth

 Nora Coton Pelagie's late goal earned France a spot in the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup Chile 2008, while Nigeria, who led 2-1, head home. The 12,300 spectators in Coquimbo were treated to a fantastic game of football, which saw the two sides share five goals. The first of these was scored in the second minute when Julie Machart slotted home from close range. ...

Highlights

Line-up

NGA
FRA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Daniel EVUMENA (NGA)
(FRA) Stephane PILARD
Officials
  • Referee: Jennifer BENNETT (USA)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Cindy MOHAMMED (TRI)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Nykasie LIVERPOOL (GUY)
  • Fourth official: Carolina GONZALEZ (CHI)
  • Misses next match if booked

Photos

  • French players celebrate after reaching the semifinals
  • France Coton Pelagie celebrates her goal against Nigeria
  • Nigeria's Rita Chikwelu shows her dejection after losing against France
  • France's Eugenie Le Sommer celebrates after scoring
  • Nigeria's Esther Michael and France's Eugenie Le Sommer
  • Nigeria's Chukwudi and France's Butel
  • French coach Stephane Pilard consolates Nigeria Captain Rita Chikwelu
  • France's Nora Coton Pelagie celebrates after scoring against Nigeria
  • French players Eugenie Le Sommer (10), Melissa Plaza (8) and Julie Marchart

Quotes

"We’ve made history today, it’s the first time we’ve been as far as the semi-finals. It’s extremely important for women’s football in France. We’re gaining in confidence with every game we win," Stéphane Pilard, France coach.

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STATISTICS
NigeriaStatisticsFrance
13Shots20
7Corner kicks4
2Yellow cards3
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
51%Possession (%)49%