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FIFA U20 World Cup table and top scorers chart after Nigeria and Italy secured crucial victories

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria started their campaign in the ongoing FIFA Under 20 World Cup in Argentina with a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory over Dominican Republic Under 20 national team on Sunday evening.

Bosso led Flying Eagles were at their best against their opponent, and they were able to perform excellently as they came from a goal down to secure a hard-fought victory in their first game of the tournament.

Nigeria Under 20 national team head coach started his best players against Dominican Republic Under 20 national team, and they were all fantastic in the game, as they contributed their quotas to the team’s well deserved victory.

Goals from Samson Lawal and Guillermo de Pena (own goal) gave the Flying Eagles of Nigeria a remarkable victory, while Edison Azcona scored for Dominican Republic Under 20 national team.

Italy Under 20 national team were also exceptional on Sunday night, as they recorded a convincing 3-2 victory over Brazil Under 20 national team in their first game.

Italy Under 20 national team and Brazil Under 20 national team head coaches started their best players in the game, but the match ended in favour of Italy.

A brace from Cesare Casadei and a goal from Matteo Prati gave Italy Under 20 national team a victory, while Marcos Leonardo scored Brazil’s two goals.

The victory over Brazil Under 20 national team has now taken Italy Under 20 national team to the top of their group table with 3 points, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria also have 3 points, while Brazil and Dominican Republic have no point.

Italy Under 20 national team star Cesare Casadei and Brazil star Marcos Leonardo have two goals each, while Oscar Cortes, Adam Gazi, Edison Azcona, Valentine Carboni, Samson Lawal and Artur Gajdos have one goal each.