AS Roma Striker, Uruguay Coach Wary Of Physical Nigerians
AS Roma striker and Uruguay Under 20 National Team star Nicolas Lopez has commented on the second - round clash with the Flying Eagles.<br /><br />After the 4 - 0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Saturday, the South Americans finished second in Group F.<br /><br />''Now we will play Nigeria, they will be a tough opponent because they run a lot and have good shape, but we have qualities to be able to succeed,'' Lopez said.<br /><br />Delighted with the victory over Uzbekistan, head coach Juan Verzeri is now targeting Flying Eagles' scalp to qualify for the last eight of the tourney.<br /><br />Juan Verzeri said: ''We got the first big goal, which was to overcome the group stage, and now we are mentalizing for the next game which is essential to reach the quarterfinals.<br /><br />''Nigeria will be very hard because they are a very physical team and takes us a few days ahead of us resting , but we are confident.''<br /><br /> Nigeria and Uruguay will lock horns on Tuesday at the Türk Telekom Arena , Istanbul.<br />
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