2026 U-17 WWC: Venezuela coach reflects on defeat to Flamingos
Venezuela head coach Dayana Frías reflected on his team's defeat to Nigeria's Flamingos, DAILY POST reports. The South Americans were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Nigeria. La Vinotinto were outplayed by Nigeria but put up a resolute display at the back. The match appeared to be […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Venezuela coach reflects on defeat to Flamingos
Venezuela head coach Dayana Frías gave her thoughts on the team's 1-0 defeat to Nigeria's Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The young South American side was eliminated from the tournament after a lackluster performance. Frías acknowledged that his team's elimination stemmed from a single costly mistake. While praising the team's overall performance, the coach emphasized that Venezuela was outplayed by Nigeria.
The match seemed poised for a shootout until Nigeria was awarded a late penalty after a disputed foul. Flamingos' Azeezat Oduntan converted the spot kick, securing Nigeria's spot in the final four. Frías expressed satisfaction with the growth and development of his players throughout the tournament, noting that seven players are eligible to participate again next year. The coach concluded that his team is ready to return and continue their development.
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