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Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 8:58pm On Jun 16, 2019 |
BascoVanVeli:Coach wants to set up for a draw. I pity him. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 5:57pm On Jun 16, 2019 |
KevinDein:Already 3-0 down, thats a -5 goals difference for them, so they need to beat Thailand silly to match us. I think Thailand might beat Chile actually. Our direct rival is Scotland. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 4:34pm On Jun 16, 2019 |
BascoVanVeli:Quite funny press conference. First she said she wont make much changes, then she said 5 to 6 players, then she said maybe wholesome changes. Towards the end, she said there will be fewer than 4 changes. I expect her to make 2 or 3 changes, maybe rest her forwards. I think we will have a chance, and maybe shake their confidence a bit. We just need to keep it tight and stay at 1 goal down at worst. A draw will be automatic qualification. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 11:23pm On Jun 15, 2019 |
After almost all 2nd round matches, I think our chances are high to go through. As long as we dont lose to France by more than 1 goal, we will almost certainly qualify on 3 points and -2 goals difference. The four teams likely to go through are> Spain/China, Australia/Brazil, Nigeria, and winner of Cameroon/NewZealand or Scotland/Argentina. Of those teams listed,the ones most threatening to Nigeria are Scotland/Argentina and Cameroon/Newzealand. If one or two of those matches are drawn, then we qualify. If there's a win in one or 2 of the matches, then we need it to be low scoring, maximum 1-0. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:01pm On Jun 15, 2019 |
Cameroon really being cheated by this Australian ref. Unbelievable bias that even TV replays are showing fouls upon fouls going unpunished. Luckily, Cameroon is still in the game 1-1 at half time. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 7:16pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
BascoVanVeli:Yes. The referee was not knowledgeable. Most of the refs are not capable. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 6:47pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
Brazil totally collapse. Now Australia have 3 points and are ahead of 9ja on goals difference. Blawdy Brazilian bottlers. 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 5:32pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
Australia already 1-0 down. Good result for Nigeria. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 5:32pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
BascoVanVeli:Lol. We've never beaten a team by more than 2 goals at the world cup. Not sure a Swedish coach will be the one to start that. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 4:17pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
PDPGuy:I'm expecting us to play really well, but maybe lose to France by one goal. Then we need to wait till all matches are played to see if we go through. Already, we can start predicting from today's matches. If Brazil beat Australia by more than 2 goals, then our chances improve. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 2:55pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
How Nigeria can qualify for next round: 1. Beat France by 4 goals or more and we could top the group. 2. Beat France by 1 goal or so and we finish 2nd if South Korea beat or draw Norway. 3. Draw against France and we finish oh 4 points. 90% chance of qualifying as 3rd best team. We could also finish 2nd if we draw France and Korea beat Norway. 4. Lose to France by reasonable margin, 1 goal or 2 goals, and we finish with 3 points and -3 goals difference. That might mean we are out of the tournament. It is expected that around 5 teams will finish 3rd with 3 points. 5. Lose to France by 1 goal, and Korea beat Norway by 4 goals, then we finish 2nd. Best chance of qualifying: Play France with sense, we can lose but must not lose by more than 1 goal. If we make it to next round, we face Germany. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 10:11pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
elyte89:France isn't as good as people make them actually. If we remain solid we can beat them. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 9:53pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
France wins. Good results for us. As it stands, if Korea beat Norway, we may finish 2nd. Otherwise, we only need a draw against France to qualify. Surely its not too much to ask. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 9:28pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
South Africaesque penalty awarded to France. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 9:12pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
1-1 after a bizarre own goal. That girl probably thought she was on the other side. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 9:05pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
France 1-0 up. This is good for us. I dont think Korea can score against Norway though. We are in a tough group and doing OK so far. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 7:23pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
BascoVanVeli:Before the tournament started, I stated that Okobi has been a weak link in the team. If we can draft Ajibade to her position, we wont recognise this team again. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 5:20pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Dedetwo:This team will lose every match. A blend of experience and youth blood is what made us win today. Look at Ohale and Onome in the heart of the defence. Even mummy Rita in the midfield was bossing the game from there. 4 Likes |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 4:44pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Dedetwo:Well, for me, a lot of those young players will effectively replace most underperforming oldies. Joy Bokiri could replace Chikwelu as early as next year. Okeke's place is cemented. The coach identified her pre AWCON but she picked up injury. Any player over 30 in the falcons now can effectively say goodbye after this tournament. 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 4:39pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
ykalhaji:I think if we are as discipline and compact as we played today, we will get a result against France. I said here that we werent so bad against Norway, and I wont be surprised if Korea beat Norway. Team confidence goes up if you have a keeper like Nnadozie. For next game, I will start almost same team, except that I really want to see Ajibade! If France win tonight, then they may play their team B against us and give us a chance. Also, if France wins by more than 4 goals, then we might be well placed to finish 2nd in the group. Whichever way, we look good to qualify even as 3rd best team. So far, we top that table. I think Cameroon has the chance as well. 3 Likes |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 4:07pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
ykalhaji:According to people that watch the team training, Nnadozie was by far the best goalie in training. Coach was only afraid of experience. Now the chips are down, he had to use her. Today, she saved us. Also, 2 of the goals we conceded against Norway were goalie faults. I am not surprised the coach benched Oluehi. She's not injured. Nnadozie is just sharper. All commentators and pundits were praising her. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:57pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Horus:That was quick. See our average position in 2nd half. No wonder Korean coach had to go wide. Dennerby tried but a better team would have punished us.
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Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:51pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Last minute of the game. We don win. Now looking to next game. With Nnadozie, I am calm! |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:49pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Oluehi should just forget that position. Nnadozie with another calming save. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:46pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Nnadozie again. This girl should just never miss a match for the falcons again. she saved all 7 shots on target she faced. Outstanding. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:42pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Nnadozie with another wonderful save! 3 Likes |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:41pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Oshoala out, Uchenna Kanu on. Our goal machine leaves for our goal getter. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:40pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Oshoala now having her game. Hope we score 2 more in last 8 minutes. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:37pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Anam Imo coming on. We absolutely need goals now. Ordega out. 3 Likes |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:37pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Oshoala with another chance. She didnt take it. Time to score more goals girls!! 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:34pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Assist by 18 year old Okeke. She would never have played if Faith Ikidi wasnt injured. Lessons for Nigerian coaches in general. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by olapluto(m): 3:33pm On Jun 12, 2019 |
Game over. Phew. Omo oro! She took the keeper to Isolo and back to Bariga. |
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