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Publiced by Ambassador Oyedeji CEO OOA GYM
The Super Falcons of Nigeria came from a goal down to earn a stunning 3-2 win over co-hosts, Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Thursday.
It was the fifth win by the Super Falcons in the history of the tournament and a major upset in the 2023 World Cup.
The Aussies with more of the ball possession bombarded Nigeria relentlessly, but a solid defence mounted by Super Falcons prevented the Matildas from scoring an early goal.
However, Nigeria buckled under pressure in the closing stages of the first half as Foord set up Emilly van Egmond to give Australia the lead.
But the Super Falcons refused to lay down and be rolled over, Rasheedat Ajibade who had switched positions with Uchenna Kanu on left side scooped a high ball into the Australian box and Kanu jabbed in the ball on the dot of 45 minutes to level up scores.
Kanu who earlier in the game was seemingly fidgety with her touches silenced the home fans at the Brisbane Stadium.
The Super Falcons took the fight to the Matildas in the second half and in the 65th minute defender Ohale Osinachi gave Nigeria a 2-1 lead after bundling in the ball into the net off an Ajibade headed pass into the box. Osinachi needed treatment after collecting a kick to her mid section as she head in near the post.
Substitute Asisat Oshoala, who was not fit enough to start added the third goal from a difficult angle following a miscommunication from the Australian defence. She was booked for removing her shirt and revealing a bit of her cleaves.
Alanna Kennedy reduced the deficit for Australia in the stoppage time and their efforts to level up the game failed to yield results as Nigeria held on for a memorable victory that put the Super Falcons on top of the Group B pairing. Canada also with four points will play Australia next while the Super Falcons will play Ireland that have already lost two games in the last match of the group.
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