2026 U-17 WWC: Venezuela coach reflects on defeat to Flamingos

Venezuela caput manager Dayana Frías reflected connected his team's decision to Nigeria's Flamingos, DAILY POST reports.

The South Americans were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup pursuing a 1-0 decision to Nigeria.

La Vinotinto were outplayed by Nigeria but enactment up a resolute show astatine the back.

The lucifer appeared to beryllium heading to a shootout but the Flamingos were awarded a precocious spot footwear erstwhile Venezuela defender Migleydys Bolsegui was adjudged to person fouled Oluebube Umejiaku.

Azeezat Oduntan converted the spot footwear to seal Nigeria's spot successful the last four.

Frías said his squad paid for their mistake successful the game.

"It was a bully show overall, but I deliberation we made 1 mistake and paid for it. As for the experience, it’s been truly beauteous and rewarding," Frías told FIFA.

"I’m blessed to spot however overmuch they’ve grown and however they’ve developed arsenic footballers passim the tournament. We besides person 7 players who are eligible to play again adjacent year, truthful I deliberation they’re acceptable to travel backmost and support growing.”

2026 U-17 WWC: Venezuela manager reflects connected decision to Flamingos