Nigeria’s Flamingos crashed out of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, suffering a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Italy in the Round of 16 at the Mohammed VI Football Academy.
The Azzurrine dominated from the start, breaking the deadlock in the 45th minute through Anna Copelli’s clinical finish just before halftime.
Italy doubled their advantage early in the second half when Caterina Venturelli struck in the 58th minute. Giulia Robino piled on the misery five minutes later with a 63rd-minute goal that effectively ended Nigeria’s hopes.
Rachele Giudici sealed the rout in stoppage time, scoring in the 92nd minute to complete a comprehensive victory.
The heavy loss ends Nigeria’s campaign in the knockout stage, as Italy advances to the quarterfinals.
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