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Abdourahmane gives Niger win on World Cup debut

Salim Abdourahmane helped debutants Niger beat North Korea 1-0 in their Group D opener in Kochi.
May 17, 2023, 12:40 am - PTI

Match Timeline

North Korea U17
Niger U17
  • KO
  • 13
  • 29
  • 34
  • 36
  • HT
  • 51
  • 59
  • 77
  • 79
  • 82
  • 88
  • FT
  • 90+8

Match Commentary

90'+8'
Match ends, DPR Korea U17 0, Niger U17 1.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, DPR Korea U17 0, Niger U17 1.
90'+7'
Attempt missed. Kwon Nam Hyok (DPR Korea U17) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Kim Pom Hyok with a cross.
Match Stats
PRK
NIG
Possession
45.1%
54.945.1
54.9%
Shots on Goal
2
6
Shot Attempts
14
24
Yellow Cards
1
2
Corner Kicks
4
3
Saves
5
2