Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie's heroics inspired Paris FC women to a comeback victory in France.
Chiamaka Nnadozie produced another penalty-saving masterclass as Paris FC fought back from 2-0 down to beat Le Havre FC 3-2 in a pulsating French Division 1 Féminine encounter.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Le Havre raced into a two-goal lead at the break, but Nigerian shot-stopper Nnadozie refused to let her side's Ligue 1 title hopes slip as she inspired a remarkable second-half turnaround on Wednesday night.
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Within six second-half minutes, Paris had drawn level through a quick-fire Louna Ribadeira double as the momentum swung in dramatic fashion.
But the drama was only just beginning. Le Havre were handed a golden chance to restore their lead from the penalty spot, only for the outstanding Nnadozie to produce another crucial spot-kick save.
Her heroics proved the catalyst for a grand finish as hat-trick hero Ribadeira fired home a last-gasp 89th-minute winner to complete an astonishing comeback victory.
Nnadozie's performance was the epitome of inspiration between the sticks, with five saves including her latest penalty defying exploits.
The 23-year-old has now saved two penalties in her last four games, enhancing her blossoming reputation as a world-class shot-stopper.
For Le Havre, it was a case of what could have been, as they paid the ultimate price for failing to make their first-half dominance count.
But the day belonged to Super Falcons’ Nnadozie and Paris, who closed the gap between them and second-placed PSG to five points.
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