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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie Shines as Super Falcons Hold Canada

by Sportivation
July 21, 2023
in Nigerian Players, Super Falcons
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie Shines as Super Falcons Hold Canada

Chiamaka Nnadozie was named the player of the match against Canada

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Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie was in her best elements to help the team to a 0-0 draw against Canada in a Group B encounter at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Sportivationng.com reports.

Nnadozie saved a penalty in the 50th minute at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, denying Christine Sinclair from the spot with a leap low to her left as the Canada skipper missed out on becoming the first player to score in six World Cups.

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The teams were left with a point each, trailing Group B leaders Australia by two following the co-hosts’ 1-0 win over Ireland on Thursday.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie Shines as Super Falcons Hold Canada
Super Falcons line-up against Canada at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Both sides had their chances but Sinclair, who came off in the 70th minute, was perhaps the most frustrated, having also missed a good opportunity when she fired wide in the ninth minute.

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Nigeria barely breached the final third in the second half but defended desperately to hold the Canadians out to the finish.

Nigeria’s joy was tempered by a red card handed out to midfielder Deborah Abiodun deep in stoppage time. She will miss their next game against Australia.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie Shines as Super Falcons Hold Canada
Chiamaka Nnadozie saved Christine Sinclair’s penalty

Canada dominated possession and it was not long before Nigeria were opened up, with Sinclair finding space on the edge of the area and blasting wide of the right post.

Ifeoma Onumonu unloaded from long range in the 23rd minute, forcing goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan into a diving save at the far post.

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Jordyn Huitema fired back for Canada minutes later with a good chance in the box but headed well wide.

The scrappiness continued, with Sheridan charging off her line 10 minutes from the break and missing the ball with a clearing kick to give Nigeria a glimpse at goal.

But Asisat Oshoala’s cross at the near post was blocked and both teams went to the break frustrated.

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Canada’s frustration spiked shortly after the interval as Sinclair was brought down in the box by Francisca Ordega, the penalty awarded by VAR.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie Shines as Super Falcons Hold Canada
Chiamaka Nnadozie was named the player of the match against Canada

But Nnadozie blocked Sinclair’s tepid spot kick to trigger a huge roar from Nigerian fans.

Another Canadian chance went begging when substitute Evelyne Viens latched onto a header in the area but volleyed straight into the arms of Nnadozie. (Reuters)

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