Argentina Under-20 side delivered a dominant performance to send Nigeria crashing out of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing on Wednesday.
The young Albiceleste wasted no time asserting control, opening the scoring in the 2nd minute through Alejo Sarco, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to put Argentina ahead early.
Midfielder Maher Carrizo doubled the lead in the 23rd minute with a well-placed strike from outside the box before completing his brace shortly after halftime in the 53rd minute, effectively ending any hopes of a Nigerian comeback.
Mateo Silvetti added a fourth goal in the 66th minute to seal an emphatic victory for Argentina, who now progress to the next round of the tournament.
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The result leaves Nigeria’s Flying Eagles eliminated from the competition after struggling to match Argentina’s pace and precision throughout the encounter.
Argentina’s commanding win underlines their title ambitions at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, as they continue their quest for yet another youth football crown.