Argentina’s U-20 team delivered a ruthless performance on Wednesday night in Santiago, Chile, thrashing Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 4–0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The result ended Nigeria’s campaign and served as sweet revenge for Argentina’s Round of 16 loss to the West Africans in 2023.
The South Americans started brightly and took the lead in the 2nd minute through Alejo Sarco, who converted a cross from Dylan Gorosito. Maher Carrizo doubled the advantage midway through the first half with a stunning free kick and later added his second early in the second half to make it 3–0.
Argentina’s dominance continued as Mateo Silvetti sealed the emphatic victory in the 66th minute, finishing off a flowing team move that left the Nigerian defence exposed.
Despite flashes of resilience, the Flying Eagles struggled to match Argentina’s pace and precision. The defeat ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the last eight, marking a disappointing close to their World Cup run.
Argentina now progresses to the quarterfinals, where they will face Mexico in what promises to be another exciting encounter.
Shopeju Olateju
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