FIFA Women’s World Cup: England Women Team Ends Super Falcons Dream in Brisbane.

Nigeria Super Falcons have been crashed out of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Super Falcons lost to European Champions, England via penalties shoot-out after the game ended 0-0, still draw at extra time.

Nigeria failed to take the advantage in the shoot-out after losing their first two penalties through Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie, England had already lost their first kick through Stanway.

It was an entertaining and cagey encounter between the two sides as the chances came begging, Nigeria came close to scoring after heating the woodwork three times in the match.

England also had their chances but it was an outstanding performance from Super Falcons goalkeeper Nnadozie coming to the party to made several saves to keep Nigeria in the game.

A red card was shown after VAR check, to one of the most outstanding player in the tournament from England, Lauren James who stepped on the back of Alozie after the referee had blown for a foul against her.

England played throughout 45 minutes as they spread the passes to wine down the time with a woman down as Nigeria failed to take the numerical advantage.

The European Champions Coach, Weigman made several changes to keep her team in the game, they showed more resilience, looked more balanced and better side even after the red card.

Super Falcons coach, Waldrum also made few changes to change the tempo of the game upfront but the players who came in were not too effective as the match ended in penalties.

England missed their first penalty but converted their remaining four to sealed the 4-2 victory on penalties to have their place in the quarter-final berth.

Nigerians will be proud of the ladies for their impressive performance at the tournament after the tussle between the NFF and the coach at the eve of the World Cup.

Journalists, Pundits, Fans, home and abroad are proud of the performance of the Super Falcons as they show unwavering supports to the team despite their elimination from the tournament.

All eyes will be on debutants, Morocco as the only African representatives side left at the tournament when they play France tomorrow, after Bayana Bayana of South Africa were also got eliminated on Sunday by Netherlands.

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