Norway U-20 head coach Bjorn Johansen has reacted to his side’s victory over the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com.
Johansen’s side defeated the seven-time African champions 1-0 at the Estadio Fiscal in Talca on Monday night.
Rasmus Holten netted the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the ninth minute.
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Johansen expressed delight with the outcome of the game.
“Winning is very important, getting the three points. Every game is going to be fought until the end. Now we’ll play a final against Saudi Arabia,” he was quoted by FIFA.com.
“But three points in our debut, in a World Cup, is very important. We have to improve our game, but the structure is good and Nigeria is a very tough opponent”.
Norway will face Colombia in their next game in the competition on Thursday.
By Adeboye Amosu
