SPORTS: Nigeria's Super Falcons Eliminated From Womens World Cup

 


Nigeria's Super Falcons has been eliminated out of the FIFA Womens World Cup after they lost by a lone goal to the USA in their final group game.

A well balanced first 45 minutes finally fell in the Americans’ favour when Abby Wambach struck Megan Rapinoe’s corner home at the far post minutes before half-time.

Earlier, Julie Johnston thought she gave the Stars and Stripes the lead, but her finish was ruled offside. Asisat Oshoala had the best chance for Nigeria 24 minutes in, but Johnston executed a perfectly timed tackle to interrupt the African's shot.

Rapinoe threatened Dede’s goal twice from long range, and Alex Morgan nearly doubled the Americans’ lead just after the interval but couldn’t lift it over the Super Falcons No1. Dede once again denied the American No13 with 30 minutes remaining.

Things became harder for Nigeria in the 69th minute, when Sarah NNodim picked up her second yellow card as a result of bringing down Sydney Leroux just outside the area. With their numerical advantage intact, USA kept possession well, with smart, experienced play delighting a significant majority of the 52,193 crowd at BC Place.