Niger made sure their first ever match at a World Cup, across any age group, was nothing less than a win as they defeated North Korea 1-0 in their FIFA U-17 World Cup match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday. Despite missing a number of chances in the second half, the World Cup debutants managed to comfortably hold on to their lead and secure all three points. READ | FIFA U-17 World Cup: Iran punish sloppy Guinea 3-1 in Group CNorth Korea responded in equal measure, and almost took the lead in the 19th minute when skipper Yun Min’s shot hit the crossbar. North Korea and Niger players in action during the FIFA U-17 World Cup encounter. READ | FIFA U-17 World Cup: Brazil’s fluency subdues European champions SpainIn the dying seconds of the game, Kim Pom Hyok’s cross from the left flank found midfielder Paek Kwang Min inside the box.

Source: Hindustan Times October 07, 2017 17:48 UTC