As it happened: The Super Falcons crash out on penalties against England
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As it happened: The Super Falcons crash out on penalties against England

Tunde Young • 08:14 - 07.08.2023

Follow the action as it happened in Brisbane as the Super Falcons of Nigeria crashed out of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup after losing the Round of 16 to England on penalty shootouts.

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England v Nigeria post-game reactions

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  • My name is Tunde Young and I leave you with post-game reactions to a truly exhilarating encounter this morning.
  • Pulse Sports' coverage of this game has come to an end along with Nigeria's World Cup dreams. ENGLAND 0-0 NIGERIA (4-2 on penalties)
  • A valiant effort from the Super Falcons but there are no prizes for trying, only winning. England will feel lucky to have advanced to the next round giving how the match went over 120 minutes.
  • ITS ALL OVER!!! CHLOE KELLY FIRES INTO THE TOP CORNER TO END THE MATCH AND WIN IT FOR ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!
  • CHRISTY UCHEIBE KEEPS HOPE ALIVE!!! ENGLAND 3-2 NIGERIA
  • ALEX GREENWOOD CONVERTS A FANTASTIC PENALTY TO MAKE IT 3-1 ENGLAND.
  • RASHEEDAT AJIBADE SCORES! 2-1 ENGLAND!!!
  • RACHAEL DALY scores its 2-0 England!!!
  • HORRIBLY MISSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MICHELLE ALOZIE BLASTS WELL OVER THE TOP FOR NIGERIA Advantage England!
  • ENGLAND SCORES FOR ENGLAND!!! Bethany England converts to put the Lionesses in front.
  • MISSED!!!! DESIRE OPARANOZIE!!! A carbon copy of Stanway's miss
  • MISSSSSSSSSSSSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GEORGIA STANWAY MISSES!!!!!!!!!!!!! ADVANTAGE NIGERIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Up steps Geogia Stanway for England
  • The referee reminds both goalkeepers, Mary Earps and Chiamaka Nnadozie of the rules and England will take the first penalty.

ENGLAND 0-0 NIGERIA LIVE!!! Super Falcons head into penalties

  • Interesting fact: Nigeria have never played a penalty shootout at any senior World Cup in history before now!
  • FULLTIME!!! 120 minutes of football and then some wasn't enough to separate England and Nigeria, we head into penalty shootouts.
  • 120' three minutes added on to the extra time. Penalties beckon! Who takes this one? England or Nigeria? We are not any closer to finding out even after 120 minutes of football.
  • 117' A tame effort by Asisat Oshoala is easily gathered by Mary Earps in the English goal as penalties beckon in this round of 16.
  • 114' Substitution!! On comes Desire Oparanozie for the first time in this World Cup, replacing the mecurial Toni Payne. Still goalless.
  • Second half of extra time kicks off and Nigeria remains on the front foot but still not any closer to breaking the deadlock here in Brisbane.
  • HALFTIME IN EXTRA TIME!!! Still goalless in Brisbane. Nigeria unable to make the numerical advantage count so far while the English continue to hold on for dear life in hopes of making it to the penalty shootout.
  • 104' England are holding their own despite the red card as we approach halftime in extra time, almost as if they have been here before. Well they have...
  • 98' Michelle Alozie with a big chance missed!!!, the ball came to her in a good position inside the box but she took a wayward swipe at it with her left foot.
  • KICKOFF!!! In extra time, Asisat Oshoala gets us underway as Nigeria looks to consolidate their dominance in this game with a goal.
  • FULLTIME!!! ENGLAND 0-0 NIGERIA! The Super Falcons will head into extra time. 30 more minutes of football to follow.
  • The balance of this game tips further in Nigeria's favour with a numerical advantage over the English ladies. Can they take full advantage though? We have six minutes of additional time to find out.
  • England's star player at this tournament, Lauren James is sent off for an unnecessary stamp on Michelle Alozie, the decision was made after a VAR review.
  • 85' RED CARD!!! Lauren James is sent off for England!!!
  • 80' Second substitution for Nigeria, off goes Uchenna Kanu, replaced by Francesca Ordega as the Super Falcons continue to look for the opening goal.
  • 76' BIG SAVE BY NNADOZIE!!! Rachel Daly attacked a Greenwood corner kick brilliantly but the Nigerian goalkeeper reacted with utmost speed and agility to save superbly and also prevent a rebound.
  • England goalkeeper Mary Earps is now down and in need of medical attention which take about three minutes but the action is finally back underway now.
  • 71' Toni Payne whips in a brilliant corner kick which was met my Uchenna Kanu but her header goas narrowly wide of the mark. Still goalless here in Brisbane.
  • 68' Still no goal but it has now been 40 minutes of football since England's last shot attempt, Rachel Daly's volley in the 28th minute which Nnadozie saved.
  • Can the Super Falcons talsiman have the same effect she did against Australia? we have just over 30 minutes to find out.
  • 58' ASISAT OSHOALA O'CLOCK!!! Agba Baller finally joins the party. Coming off the bench to replace Ifeoma Onumonu. 
  • 53' Still no goal here in Brisbane but the intensity remains high from both teams, Nigeria have done a great job of keeping Lauren James quiet. She has been a non-factor thus far.
  • The Super Falcons hit the woodwork for the second time in this game, they continue to knock the door in a superb performance so far. Can they sustain the pressure and momentum? Remains to be seen.
  • 46' The action resumes here in Brisbane and Ngeria starts once again on the front foot, Uchenna Kanu's header comes off the bar.

England 0-0 Nigeria LIVE: Super Falcons kickoff the second half

  • In the spirit of 360 coverage, Pulse Sports is also live at the NIKE watchalong in Ikeja, check out the scenes!
  • Use the 15-minute halftime break to read up on Pulse Sports' extensive pre-game coverage from multiple angles.
  • Pulse Sports in LIVE in Brisbane bringng you the sights and sounds and here are some predictions from fans in the stadium.
  • Nigeria have been the better side so far, surpassing all pre-game expecations.

Super Falcons hold England in impressive first half

  • HALFTIME in Brisbane! ENGLAND 0-0 NIGERIA
  • Referee Melissa Borjas rescinds the decision after watching multiple replays on the pitchside monitor. VAR to the rescue for Nigeria.
  • The Nigerians feel hard done by and rightly so as a VAR review continues to determine if the penalty stands or not.
  • 30' PENALTYYYYY!!! FOR ENGLAND! Rachel Daly goes down from a Rasheedat Ajibade challenge and the referee points to the spot.
  • 27' NNADOZIE SAVES!! AGAIN!!! Big chance for England as Rachel Daly volleys from point-blank range but Nigeria's captain and goalkeeper proves equal to the task once again. This game continues to heat up.
  • 23' NNADOZIE SAVES!!! Alessia Russo pounced on a defensive error and was one-on-one, through on goal but denied brilliantly by the Nigerian goalkeeper.
  • This game has sparked to life and Nigeria have the upperhand !!!
  • 17' PLUMPTRE again!!! another effort from the Anglo-Nigerian, this time forcing a save out of England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
  • 16' OFF THE POST!!! Ashleigh Plumptre caught a sweet left-footed volley that rattled off the crossbar. The woodwork is still shaking
  • Still no chance created by either team as we approach 15 minutes of action but Nigeria have looked lively, attempting to take the game to their fancied opponents.
  • 3' England have the game's first corner, won by Alessia Russo and taken by Alex Greenwood who forced Chiamaka Nnadozie into action for the first time today.
  • KICKOFF!!! in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 clash between reigning European champions, England and 11-time African champions Nigeria.
  • FIVE MINUTES from kickoff with the anthems blaring, God Save The King while Compatriots Arise, Pulse Sports is LIVE!!! in Brisbane.
  • Keep an eye out for Lauren James, England's danger woman who will be looking to add to her three goals so far at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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  • Kickoff is just about 15 minutes away in this Round of 16 clash and the big news is ASISAT OSHOALA, Agba Baller is on the bench, take a look at Nigeria's full lineup.
  • Here is how Nigeria pulled up to the stadium in Brisbane, in typically high spirits.
  • My name is TUNDE YOUNG, and I will be taking you through the action at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Live!!!
  • The D-Day is here for the Super Falcons, the Lionesses of England are the latest obstacle to the Women's World Cup aspirations of Nigeria.
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