Nigeria Super Falcons players react after Desire Oparanozie missed the team’s first penalty in the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 match at Brisbane Stadium on August 07, 2023.
Photo: AFPIn a thrilling encounter at the Suncorp Stadium, the England Women’s National Team emerged victorious against Nigeria’s Super Falcons 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw at the end of 90 minutes and extra time.
The tension-filled match took place in the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.England’s solid defence and composed penalty-taking secured their place in the quarter-finals despite getting a player sent off towards the end of the 90-minute regulation time.After containing an initial onslaught from the Lionesses, the Super Eagles came close to taking the lead on a few occasions.
Nigeria’s Ashleigh Plumptre, a former England youth international, was the centre of attention, hitting the underside of the crossbar with a spectacular left-footed shot from 25 yards out.