Paris 2024 Olympics: Japan knock 'disappointing' Super Falcons OUT with 3-1 win in Nantes (As it Happened)

Follow all the action live on Pulse Sports as Super Falcons seek redemption in their final group game at the 2024 Olympics.

• TRENDING SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS: JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA (SUPER FALCONS BOW OUT OF THE 2024 OLYMPICS)

• FULL TIME THOUGHTS: JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA - The Super Falcons have been eliminated from the 2024 Olympics in what was a proper stinker at the Stade de la Beaujoire. Perhaps, in another realm it would have been a blessing knowing Nigeria never qualified for the tournament in the first place with Randy Waldrum's losing all their 3 group matches. #Paris2024
• Onyi Echegini's first half strike was a thing of beauty no doubt. But realizing that it was the only goal of the Super Falcons campaign leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of Nigerian supporters who expected more from this team - the 'giants' of women's football in Africa.
• No doubt, lots of lessons to take home, but the Olympic dream is over, at least for now. #Paris2024

• FULL TIME IN NANTES: JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA AS SUPER FALCONS ARE OFFICIALLY KNOCKED OUT OF THE 2024 OLYMPICS.

• 90+4' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons have had 6 shots so far in this second half, 2 of which were on target. But neither found its way into the back of the net. They've also boasted the higher share of possession too but there's been nothing to show for it. Rather disappointing to say the least. #Paris2024

• SUBSTITUTION (NIGERIA) : Osinache Ohale OUT, Uchenna Kanu IN #Paris2024

• 90' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Into the final minute of normal time here in Nantes, a defeat it will most likely be for the Super Falcons in arguably one of their worst campaigns in recent years, unless by some miracles they score 3 goals in the next.....8 minutes, which the referee has signalled for added time. #Paris2024

• 86' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Japan have had 5 shots so far in the second half, but neither of them is yet to test Chiamaka Nnadozie. Four minutes until the 90. From all indications, the Super Falcons will bow out of the Olympics this evening. #Paris2024

• 80' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Into the final 10 minutes of the game and the Super Falcons still trail in Nantes. If there's any positive so far in this second half, Japan are yet to register a shot on goal. But the damage might have already been done in the first half anyway.. #Paris2024

• 75' SUBSTITUTION (NIGERIA): Deborah Abiodun goes off for Esther Okoronkwo. #Paris2024

• 72' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons are running out of time here. If anyone wants to produce some magic for Nigeria, there's no better time to do so than now! #Paris2024

• 64' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons have had the lion's share of possession so far but haven't been able to get another goal to perhaps, kickstart a comeback here. #Paris2024

• 59' SUBSTITUTION (NIGERIA): Randy Waldrum makes his second change of the game as Asisat Oshoala goes off and Chinwendu Ihezuo comes on to replace her. #Paris2024

• 54' NO PENALTY! After a VAR check, the referee says there's no penalty in Nantes. Score is still Japan 3 Nigeria 1. #Paris2024

• 52' POSSIBLE PENALTY! Super Falcons could be in big trouble here as a poor challenge inside the area gifts the Japanese the advantage. Decision subject to VAR review #Paris2024

• 47' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Super Falcons need to really dig deep to get a result in this second 45. But can they do it?! #Paris2024

• SUBSTITUTION (NIGERIA): Nicole Payne comes on for Chidinma Okeke.

• 46' SECOND HALF UNDERWAY IN NANTES: JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA #Paris2024

• HALF TIME IN NANTES! JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Super Falcons trail in their final group match at the 2024 Olympics in what has been nothing short of a proper stinker for Randy Waldrum's team. Nigeria probably needs a miracle in Nantes if they are to progress to the next stage of the competition. #Paris2024

• 45+5' GOAL!! JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Kitagawa extends Japan's lead with a world-class freekick against the Super Falcons in what has been one way traffic in this contest so far. #Paris2024

• 45' JAPAN 2-1 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons have upped their game in the final minutes of the opening half, now seeing more of the ball, Hopefully, Randy Waldrum's team can turn this around in the second half. #Paris2024

• 42' GOAL!! JAPAN 2-1 NIGERIA: Onyi Echegini gives the Super Falcons a lifeline in Nantes with a brilliant strike! It's the Super Falcons' first goal of the 2024 Olympics. Game on! #Paris2024

• 36' JAPAN 2-0 NIGERIA: At this rate, you have to wonder if the Super Falcons will score here. Still yet to have a single attempt at goal so far in this game. Uninspiring really. There's no clear-cut pattern, there's no style nor intent to even cause problems for the opposition in the final third. #Paris2024

• 32' GOAL!! JAPAN 2-0 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons go behind again as Mina Tanaka doubles it for Japan. Its two goals in 10 minutes to punish the African giants in the first half. #Paris2024

• 28' COOLING BREAK IN NANTES: Japan still lead Nigeria 1-0. Hamano, the 20-year-old Chelsea forward latched on perfectly a to a square ball to land the first blow. The Super Falcons have not been impressive in this contest so far. Hopefully, they can find some motivation. #Paris2024

• 24' JAPAN 1-0 NIGERIA: It's been a piss poor showing so far from the Super Falcons in Nantes. You have to wonder how many goals Nigeria needs to score now to even dream of qualification. #Paris2024

• 22' GOAL JAPAN! Maika Hamano fires past Chiamaka Nnadozie to give Japan the much deserved lead #Paris2024

• 20' JAPAN 0-0 NIGERIA: We're now officially past the opening quarter of the game, and there's still nothing to separate both teams. #Paris2024

• 10' JAPAN 0-0 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons are yet to fire a single shot at goal. Randy Waldrum's side know that an early goal can put them in a comfortable position in this contest. #Paris2024

• 7' NIGERIA SAVE! Chiamaka Nnadozie is alert to deny Japan the opening goal here. It's still 0-0 #Paris2024

• KICK OFF! 0' And we're underway at the Stade de la Beaujoire. #Paris2024

• TEAM NEWS FOR JAPAN

• TEAM NEWS FOR THE SUPER FALCONS!

• It's Japan vs Nigeria LIVE! at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. A win for the Super Falcons could see them still secure qualification to the next round.

• Welcome to the final Group C match of the Paris 2024 Olympics women's football tournament.