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22 Nigeria’s Falconets will take on Japan in the round of 16 at this year’s FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup in Colombia.
The pairing was confirmed after Japan defeated Austria 2-0 in their final Group E game in the early hours of Monday morning.
The win saw Japan claim their third win in the group stage and finish as leaders while Austria placed second with six points.
The Falconets progressed into the first knockout round thanks to a 4-0 win against Venezuela in their final group game on Saturday.
It was their second win in the group stage after opening their campaign with a 1-0 win against South Korea.
The finished behind Germany who despite losing 1-0 to South Korea still topped the group ahead of the Falconets on goals difference.
After finishing second, the Falconets will now take on the winner of Group E Japan.
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