FIFA U-17 World Cup Update, Thursday, October 29, 2009

VITAL VICTORY
U.S. stops Malawi, 1-0, at U-17 World Cup

KANO, Nigeria -- The U.S. evened its record at 1-1 as it registered a 1-0 Group E win over Malawi at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Thursday. Alex Shinsky volleyed in the rebound of a Michael Duran shot in the 54th minute for the Americans' lone goal. Malawi fell to 0-2.

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Nigeria Under-17 Coach John Obuh Sticks With Misfiring Stanley Okoro

Okoro, nicknamed 'Little Messi', is widely regarded as the star of the host team but he has so far only scored a penalty as Nigeria aim to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament.

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Poor Scoring Form Worries Eaglets’ Coach

The Golden Eaglets Coach, John Obuh has expressed worries over the inabilities of his players to convert chances to goals in the two games played in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup so far. Obuh said shortly after the team managed a 1-0 victory over Hondura Tuesday night that he was however satisfied with the three points secured at the end of the match he described as very difficult for Nigeria.

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FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Italy & Turkey Advance To Round Of 16

Turkey trounced Costa Rica 4-1 in a replayed Group D match of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Meanwhile, Italy stopped South Korea 2-1 in Kaduna to qualify for the knockout stage of the competition.

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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Turkey Players Charm Enugu Fans

Showing their resolve to get all the support they could muster from the fans, the Turkish players, before any match, come out for the customary warm exercise holding a Nigerian flag alongside theirs. And this singular behaviour has endeared them to the hearts of fans at the centre who in return have promised to support as long as they remain in Enugu.

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Last Chance For Baby Scorpions

Gambia, with zero points from their first two Group C matches here at Nigeria 2009, can afford nothing less than out-and-out victory in their final section match on 31 October in Calabar. Unfortunately for the struggling African champions they will be meeting up with no less than Colombia - the stylish and technical joint leaders of the Group - in their final test at the U.J. Esuene Stadium.

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Police & Ticketless Fans Battle In Kaduna At FIFA Under-17 World Cup

A Group F match at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup between Algeria and Uruguay was nearly marred by tear gas following a clash between police and fans, who were barred from getting into the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna because they did not have tickets for the match.

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Iran tops Group C in U-17 World Cup

Iran remains top of Group C following a goalless draw against Colombia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria. "We knew that Colombia are a good team. They take advantage of their technical experience and high speed," said Iran's coach, Ali Dousti, after the Wednesday night game. The Group C match was suspended for over an hour in the 55th minute due to torrential rainfall and a flooded pitch.

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