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Sadiq plays like Kanu. Skillful! |
Japan has never conceded more than 4 goals in an olympics game since 1968 |
73' SUBSTITUTION: Samson Siasia has decided to make a change. Kingsley Madu (Nigeria) replaces Mohammed Usman. |
Japan has never scored more than 3 goals in an olympics match. |
Japan almost scored the 4th goal, but the linesman says it's offside. |
70' Takuma Asano (Japan) puts the ball in the back of the net! Nigeria 5 Japan 3 |
Etebo has scored 4 goals from 5 shots on target! |
Etebo is the first Nigerian player to score a hattrick in the Olympics. This is the first Nigerian team to score 4 goals in a 90-minute Olympics game. |
Nigeria 5 Japan 2 |
66' Goal! That was a fantastic finish by Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) from just outside the box. He wasted little time in getting away a bullet of a shot that flies past the goalkeeper. |
Ezekiel Imoh is not performing as expected. I expected those mazy runs. |
61' What a chance by John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) as he produced a stunning snap shot from the edge of the box! The goalkeeper was a bit lucky as the ball goes inches over the crossbar. |
60' Shoya Nakajima (Japan) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger. |
59' Muenfuh Sincere (Nigeria) touches the ball with his hand. Japan are given a free kick. Will they create a chance from this? 59' John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) attempts to find one of his teammates with a cross from the resultant free kick. He fails to hit the ball properly and sends it off the pitch. The ball goes out-of-play and Japan will have a goal kick. |
Nigeria is playing better now. Holding on to the ball more. |
57' Takumi Minamino (Japan) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up. 56' A pass by Mohammed Usman (Nigeria) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. 55' Emmanuel Daniel (Nigeria) hasn't suffered any serious injury which wouldn't allow him to stay on the pitch. He's back in the game now. |
54' Emmanuel Daniel (Nigeria) is having a really harsh time now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is. 54' Half-chance! Sei Muroya (Japan) plays a pass into the box, but Emmanuel Daniel reacts well to thwart the attack. |
The two star players for Nigeria are the two front players. Sadiq Umar and Etebo |
51' Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) gives no chance to the keeper and converts the penalty with a sharp low drive into the left side of the net. |
Umar wins Nigeria a penalty |
47' Flag up against Hiroki Fujiharu (Japan). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon. 47' Hiroki Fujiharu (Japan) serves in a nice cross, but the defence clear the danger. 46' We are entering into the second half. |
confun:Madam, here is what I am watching: http://www.usagoals.net/football/1627689/1/nigeria-u23-vs-japan-u23-live-stream-online.html |
45+1' The players of both teams deserve praise from their managers and supporters for their performance on the pitch. If they carry on with this attractive football, the fans will be surely satisfied. During the first half of the game, we have witnessed the ascendency of the hosting team which have been more precise and effective. The home side attempts to hold onto the ball for as long as possible. The away team's main weapon are fast counter-attacks. Without being told, no one would guess the Nigerian team got into the country less than 8 hours ago. True professionals! |
45+1' The first half of today's match has just finished. |
45' Riki Harakawa (Japan) should calm his temper, this was too much! He robbed the opponent of the ball, but Clement Turpin calls for a foul. 45' Hiroki Fujiharu (Japan) sends in the corner, but the keeper steps in and makes a save. 44' Sei Muroya (Japan) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. The ball is out-of-play. Japan have been awarded a corner kick. |
I think we should start making Mikel stick to the defensive position. Not much from him from the number 10 position. Or is it the jet lag? |
Sadiq Umar has been impressive. He really can hold the ball. Lanky...nice touches. He is playing beyond his age. |
Nigeria 3 Japan 2 Etebo scores a brace within the first 45 minutes |
42' The ball hits the back of the net! Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) keeps his cool and scores. 41' Stanley Amuzie (Nigeria) swings a cross into the box, but is far too close to Masatoshi Kushibiki, who smothers the ball. |
40' Clement Turpin blows the whistle. Mohammed Usman (Nigeria) brings one of his opponents down with a harsh tackle. 38' Clement Turpin blows his whistle and it is Takumi Minamino (Japan) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee. |
36' Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) times his run too early, and the assistant referee raises his flag, offside. The opposition will take an indirect free kick. 36' Takumi Minamino (Japan) was just about to receive a beautiful pass into a promising position. However, one of the defenders makes a timely clearance. |
34' Nigeria hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player. Their movement didn't last so long as they lost the ball. |
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