Sand sought to get the quest for a win early but the visitors stole the show when Ricarda Walkling put them ahead inside the opening two minutes off a fine assist from Jasmin Sehan.
However, the visitors celebration was short-lived as Dorthe Hoppius netted the equaliser for the hosts just a minute later to ensure the first half ended in a stalemate.
On return from recess, both teams could not find the back of the net until Summer Green got the hosts in front for the first time, after she was perfectly set up by Emily Evels in the 71st minute.
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The American-born Nigerians can make their first senior international debuts on Thursday morning against CSKA Moscow, after a long wait to represent the West African nation.
While expressing her joy over joining the Super Falcons fold, the SC Sand defender admitted she is eager to hit the ground running with the team following her maiden training on Tuesday. I am very grateful to this opportunity to play in this [Turkish Women s Cup] tournament for Nigeria, George told the media. I m delighted and grateful to coach Randy for selecting me to be part of this squad to Turkey. I expect to probably play as an outside back or on either side because I am a pretty versatile player.
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The Super Falcons on Thursday recorded a slim 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow Ladies at the ongoing Turkish Women’s Tournament in the city of Antalya. It was also the first victory for new Head Coach, Randy Waldrum who signed his working agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation 24 hours before the encounter. Dikko Inde, former […]