Fifa WWC 2023: Super Falcons fail to advance to quarter-finals after losing to England
The Super Falcons of Nigeria faced have been unable to progress to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 as they were defeated by England in a tense penalty shootout.
Throughout the 90-minute playtime and an additional 30 minutes of extra time, both teams were unable to score any goals, resulting in a goalless scoreline. Despite England losing one player due to a red card issued to Lauren James for a foul on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie, the Nigerian team showed promising attacking potential. However, England’s strong defensive efforts pushed the game into extra time, ultimately leading to a penalty shootout.
In the penalty shootout, England emerged victorious with a 4-2 score, securing their advancement. England will now await the outcome of the match between Colombia and Jamaica to determine their opponents in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
