Confederations Cup 2013 Results: Scores and Highlights from Day 3

In the only match on Day 3 of the Confederations Cup, Nigeria had an easy time defeating Tahiti by a score of 6-1.

All eight teams in the tournament have now played one match, and the best sides are already starting to separate themselves from the pack.

Here is a look at the standings in each group after three days of action.

Group A

Team	Pts	GD
Brazil	3	3
Italy	3	1
Mexico	0	-1
Japan	0	-3

Group B

Team	Pts	GD
Nigeria	3	5
Spain	3	1
Uruguay	0	-1
Tahiti	0	-5

As for Monday's match, Nigeria dominated the contest thanks to a hat trick by Nnamdi Oduamadi and a general advantage in experience and skill.
In reality, it was pretty much over before it ever started. Tahiti qualified by winning the Oceania qualifier, although the squad is seriously over matched in this event.

Unsurprisingly, there were not too many people giving them a good chance to win. ESPN Stats & Info broke down the squad's likelihood of coming away with a win.

The young squad was finally able to get on the scoreboard in the second half, though, as Jonathan Tehau was able to head the ball into the net off a cross.


This is certain to be a moment that no one on the roster or watching from back home will forget for a long time.
Still, Nigeria was clearly the better team in this matchup and tacked on three late goals to make it an easy victory.

The group did not always play well in the match, though, and will need to do better in the coming matches

However, the effort was more than enough for the necessary three points as the African squad remains in contention to advance to the next stage of the Confederations Cup.


Nigeria will hope to continue its solid play against Uruguay on Thursday. This will follow a matchup between Tahiti and Spain that could get ugly in a hurry.

As for the rest of the Confederations Cup, Brazil will resume play on Wednesday against Mexico, while Italy takes on Japan in Group A.