[Now Sports]Survive a catastrophe! In the Women’s World Cup match between England and Nigeria on Monday, the European leader England won the game with a 12-yard shot and entered the quarterfinals.
England, who have won all the group matches, has the midfielder Wo Shu returning from injury, but strives to become the first Nigeria team to win the Women’s World Cup knockout round. It was very aggressive at the start of the game, and repeatedly missed the first wave to break through the British army. Defensive line, in 18 minutes, Printe shot from the edge of the penalty area and failed. England didn’t hit the frame for the first time until 23 minutes, but Russell’s shot couldn’t escape the goalkeeper Nadusi’s ten fingers.
After a slow start, England gradually regained the initiative. In 31 minutes, striker Dai Li won a foul in the penalty area. The ball was pointed at 12 yards, but the verdict was overturned after VAR review. Before the end of halftime, Nigeria failed to get in repeatedly, and there was no record in the halftime. The British army was attacked by the enemy 9 times in the half, which was the first time since the coach Yu Wen led the team.
Shortly after the change of side, Nigeria’s Uzhena Jiannu received a cross from the left and headed the ball. The team suppressed the British army with better physical strength in the middle and late stages. At the end of the battle, Lauren James (Lauren James) of the British army stepped on the enemy general because of his recklessness. The ball certificate was checked by VAR and he was expelled from the field. In overtime, Nigeria already had a physical advantage, coupled with the superiority of the crowd, Osuyana missed the lore opportunity with a lack of angle in the final shot.
In the end, they shot each other 12 yards to decide the victory. Stanwell, who played for the British army first, shot obliquely, but Nigeria’s first two shots were entertaining. In the end, the British army won 4:2 and will compete with Colombia or Jamaica to enter the semi-finals.
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2023-08-07 10:23:25
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