2023-08-08 23:36:37
Bad weather for the favorites, in this World Cup definitely full of surprises. After the elimination of the United States, double title holders, against the Swedes on penalties, the English, opposed to Nigeria, almost experienced the same fate. Finally, after an extension and a penalty session, the winners of the last Euro got out of the Nigerian trap to reach the quarter-finals, where they will find the winners of the match between Colombia and Jamaica.
The game had started badly with this golden opportunity from the Super Falcons, an overpowered strike on the crossbar from goalkeeper Earps. The match was physical, choppy. Nigeria came close to scoring for 120 minutes, as England’s Lauren James was shown a red card for wiping her boots on Michelle Alozie.
The penalty shootout, on the other hand, quickly turned to the advantage of the Lionesses. Their opponents missed their first two attempts, leaving Chloe Kelly with the winning ball to take the last penalty of the session. A small goat jump and a powerful shot in the skylight: the Manchester City player delivered England, qualified for the quarter-finals of this World Cup. This weekend, Spain, which will face the Netherlands, and Japan, future opponent of Sweden, have also validated their ticket for the next round.
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