Reports say that the match came moments after the competition’s opening match in group B between Brazil and Italy which ended 1-1.
With the victory, Nigeria now top the group with three points, followed by Brazil and Italy with one point each while Korea Republic is at the rear with no point.
Reports say that the national U-20 two goals were scored one goal each half by Ngozi Okobi in the 15th minute and Ugochi Oparanozie in the 67th minute.
Gloria Akujobi, the Media Officer of Flamingoes, in an interview shortly after the match, said that Falconets’ victory was a good way to start the competition.
``I am happy for the victory; it will spur them to more victories. I am happy for them, because they will be encouraged to do more.
``First match gives one confidence,” Akujobi said.
Akujobi also expressed confidence in the technical bench saying the bench would definitely learn from mistakes made from their previous matches at the competition.
``I can assure you the team will continue to improve as the competition progresses,” she added.
It was earlier reported that Falconets coach, Edwin Okon, had before that match declared that his girls were not under any pressure facing Korea in its first match at the competition.
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