Germany warns Falconets – Beat Venezuela 5-2 ahead of facing Nigeria
Germany started their quest for a fourth FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title decisively, crushing Venezuela 5-2. Five goals in a short period of time before the interval brought the game to life.After being taken down inside the box, Bender increased the lead by sending Tibayre Rodriguez the wrong way from the spot. Venezuela responded with a goal thanks to Floriangel Apostol’s incredible free kick that struck goalkeeper Rebecca Adamczyk and rebounded off the post. Steiner and Zdebel combined for a goal from Sophie Nachtigall to make it 3-1, giving Germany a decisive lead at the half. Nachtigall provided a wonderful pass for Zicai, who scored Germany’s fifth goal in the second half.
The most talented player for Venezuela, Apostol, gave her side a late consolation to seal the result.
Zdebel, who only had one assist, edged Bender, who scored two goals, to win Player of the Match.
Player of the Match went to Zdebel, who only had one assist, over Bender, who scored two goals. The head coach of the Falconets, Chris Danjuma, has already said that his team’s priority is winning their opening game against Korea Republic rather than Germany. Germany had only suffered two losses in their previous 20 group matches in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, posing a threat to their other opponents. Germany will take on the Nigerian Falconets on Wednesday, while Korea Republic will play Venezuela.
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