An early strike from Alejandra Lomelí secured a 1-0 victory for Mexico over Nigeria’s Falconets in their final warm-up match in Bogota, Colombia, ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
The Falconets, who have been in Colombia for rigorous preparations, participated in two crucial international friendlies arranged by the Nigeria Football Federation to fine-tune their readiness for the global tournament.
In their first match, the Falconets claimed a 2-1 victory over Australia, but they were unable to replicate that success against Mexico. The match against Mexico was a closely contested affair, with both teams evenly matched for most of the game.
Mexico made their early dominance count in the 15th minute when CSYD Atlas De Guadalajara forward Alejandra Lomelí capitalised on a well-crafted move. Lomelí expertly connected with a cross from the left wing, sending a first-time shot past the Nigerian goalkeeper to give Mexico the lead.
Despite Nigeria’s best efforts to find an equaliser, they were unable to convert their chances, leaving them to regroup ahead of their opening match in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, which begins this weekend.
The Falconets are drawn into Group D, where they will face tough opponents, including Germany, Venezuela, and Korea Republic. Their campaign kicks off against Korea Republic on Monday, 2nd September, followed by a clash with Germany on 4th September, and concluding with a match against Venezuela on 7th September.
