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In a close Group B opener in Melbourne, Nigeria and Canada shared the spoils, with both captains playing a key role in the game’s decisive play.
Canada earned a penalty immediately after the interval after a scoreless first half. Their captain, Christine Sinclair, took the shot but was stopped by the Super Falcons’ Chiamaka Nnadozie with a brilliant stop low to her left.
22-year-old Nnadozie Chiamaka was in top form in the #FIFAWWC clash against Canada and produced a save that ultimately earned the Super Falcons a valuable point.
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 21, 2023
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Both teams were looking to score, and with 30 minutes left, Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie had a shot well blocked before substitutes Evelyne Viens and Cloe Lacasse from Canada also had late attempts denied.
Deborah Abiodun, a midfielder for the Super Falcons, will be out for their upcoming encounter after receiving a red card late in second-half stoppage time as Nigeria played out their first scoreless draw in 27 Women’s World Cup games.
In a close Group B opener in Melbourne, Nigeria and Canada shared the spoils, with both captains playing a key role in the game’s decisive play.
Canada earned a penalty immediately after the interval after a scoreless first half. Their captain, Christine Sinclair, took the shot but was stopped by the Super Falcons’ Chiamaka Nnadozie with a brilliant stop low to her left.
22-year-old Nnadozie Chiamaka was in top form in the #FIFAWWC clash against Canada and produced a save that ultimately earned the Super Falcons a valuable point.
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 21, 2023
Click to watch the match highlights👇
Both teams were looking to score, and with 30 minutes left, Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie had a shot well blocked before substitutes Evelyne Viens and Cloe Lacasse from Canada also had late attempts denied.
Deborah Abiodun, a midfielder for the Super Falcons, will be out for their upcoming encounter after receiving a red card late in second-half stoppage time as Nigeria played out their first scoreless draw in 27 Women’s World Cup games.
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