The second round of the Women's World Junior Group D saw sparks fly between the German U20 women and the Nigerian U20 women. Both sides won their matches and are expected to advance in today's match. Players from both sides seem to be more cautious and aim to go undefeated. It's worth noting that the total number of goals scored in the last three matches between the two teams is just 2, with a median of 2.38 goals, so the victory is well deserved.
The German U20 women's soccer team has won the Women's World Youth Championship three times, on par with the United States. However, the last time they won the title was in 2014, and the last time they were eliminated from the group stage, they had their worst record since they entered the tournament. Germany have learned from their defeat and are firing on all cylinders this season, having thrashed the Venezuelan U20 women's soccer team 5-2 in their last match. With four teams in the group in third place to qualify for the Round of 16, all Germany needs to do is to go undefeated and the road to qualification will be bright. Facing the African rivals Nigeria U20 Women's Soccer Team, they dare not take the risk of a strong attack, and I believe there will be no more unexpected results in the tournament.
The Nigerian U20 women's soccer team has been consistent in their past two matches as they advanced to the Round of 8. They scored the winning goal in the last 86 minutes of the match to beat the South Korea U20 women 1-0, continuing their solid style of play. Four of the last five matches in the Women's World Junior Championship have seen two or fewer goals. Known as the Women's Super Eagles, the Nigerian team inspires confidence with their great physicality and solid defense. I am confident that they will be able to maintain parity and will be willing to take risks in search of goals even in a 50/50 situation.
