Mexico's run in the U-17 World Cup came to an end Thursday in a 4-2 loss to NIgeria in a game that mayy would describe as a thriller (we would describe it like this, for example).
The U-17s got off to a near-perfect start when Kevin Magaña put El Tri ahead in the seventh minute.
Goal Mexico to Nigeria https://t.co/0DguFijwxJ
— Publimetros (@publimetros) November 5, 2015But Nigeria came roaring back with a free kick to tie it up at 1-1 in the 35th minute.
#SoccerChatPH What are your toughts on the freekick? https://t.co/Iwo86KY56D
— Touchph.com (@TouchPH) November 6, 2015Then Nigeria took the lead on this ridiculous shot from Orji Okonkwo in thr 43rd minute.
Watch this screamer from Nigeria's Orji Okonkwo against Mexico in the U-17 World Cup semifinal https://t.co/FEFGeaZG7H
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 5, 2015Not to be outdone, Diego Cortes took on six defenders, beat six and evened the game at two in the 59th minute.
WHAT A GOAL! Mexico's Diego Cortes weaves through the Nigerian defense to score a beauty in the U-17 semis. Watch: https://t.co/dGtG3rMdxD
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 6, 2015Nigeria's Osinachi Ebere followed gave the Super Eagles the lead for good in the 67th minute.
67' Nigeria 3-2* Mexico, The #GoldenEaglets have restored the lead!! #U17WC semis. #AllAfricanFinal pic.twitter.com/70dhKKvVLa
— Velile Mbuli (@Veli_Mbuli) November 6, 2015Victor Osimhen finished the game off with a penalty for Nigeria in the 83rd minute, his ninth goal of the tournament.
#Chile 2015 U17 World Cup / Semi Finals / . #México 2-4 #Nigeria pic.twitter.com/We7i0nFsSi
— Amebo (@YouDonHear) November 6, 2015Contact The18 Staff Writer Sam Klomhaus at Klomhaus@The18.com or follow him on Twitter @SamKlomhaus
