BREAKING: U20 Women World Cup: Japan Vs Nigeria Full Time Match Report

Japan has set up an exciting quarter-final clash with Spain at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating Nigeria 2-1 in rainy Bogotá.

The 2018 champions were dominant from the start, and after several near-misses, they took the lead in the 33rd minute. R

ihona Ujihara delivered a cross that an unmarked Miyu Matsunaga headed in at the back post.

Nigeria’s best opportunity came shortly after when Rofiat Imuran forced a clever save from keeper Akane Okuma.

However, Japan went into halftime with the lead, a position they have maintained in every match of the Colombia 2024 tournament.

Maya Hijikata extended Japan’s lead midway through the second half, converting a cross from substitute Chinari Sasai at the back post.

That goal moved Hijikata to the top of the Adidas Golden Boot race, tied with Brazil’s Vendito.

Nigeria’s Olushola Shobowale scored a goal in stoppage time, but it wasn’t enough to level the score.

Japan held on for a 2-1 victory and now faces Spain in a highly anticipated quarter-final rematch of the 2022 final.