Olympics
Super Falcons Edged Out 1-0 By Spain in Women’s Olympic Football
The Nigerian Super Falcons lost 1-0 to Spain in the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament, facing Japan next in a crucial match for qualification.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Super Falcons suffered a 1-0 defeat against Spain in their Group C match on Sunday evening in the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament.
The Nigerian women’s national football team now faces Japan in their final group stage match, needing a favorable outcome to remain in contention for qualification as one of the best losers in the tournament.
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Despite numerous opportunities, the Super Falcons were outclassed by Spain, with Alexia Putellas scoring directly from a free-kick in the final minutes.
This defeat mirrors their previous loss against Brazil in their opening match.
In another Group C match, Japan staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Brazil 2-1. Japan’s Momoko Tanikawa scored a remarkable 96th-minute goal, after captain Saki Kumagai equalized with a 92nd-minute penalty, turning their fortunes around and securing a crucial victory.
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Japan and Brazil now each have three points after two matches.
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