The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing to reigning European champions England on penalty kicks in the round of 16 stage.
England overcame the dominant Super Falcons 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 0-0 scoreline on Monday, August 7 at Lang Park in Brisbane.
The Super Falcons started the game on the front foot pressuring the Three Lionesses.
The Three Lionesses were given a penalty kick in the 31st minute after Rasheedat Ajibade brought down Daly in the box.
However after a VAR review by the referee the penalty kick was cancelled.
Barcelona Femeni striker Asisat Oshoala was substituted in for in the 57th minute to add more dynamism to Super Falcons attack.
England forward Lauren James was red carded for standing on Michelle Alozie in the 87th minute of the encounter.
The game ended in a stalemate after 90 minutes and the game proceeded to extra time.
Alozie missed a glorious chance to score for Nigeria in the 98th minute, Oshoala subsequently missed another goalscoring opportunity.
The finished 0-0 after extra time and went to penalties. England won the ensuing penalty shootout 4-2.
The Super Falcons best performance at FIFA Women’s World Cup was in USA ’99 when they reached the quarter-final stage and lost 4-3 to Brazil.
