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ThePresenceWtf:
That has nothing to do with her goal kicks...It has everything to do with instructions and the way our team is set up. ( Watch her for her club side, she tries in being a ball playing goal keeper...Both Short and long passes as well as on her weaker foot) I wouldn't pass to Demehin no matter what... and Ohale isn't a ball playing CB ( She's a Penalty Box old fashioned CB type)

She's supposed to be instructed to kick towards any side of the field Onumonu plays, have the midfielder on that side closer to her ( Onumonu) so they can win any 2nd balls, have the full back on that side push up a little bit to win and recycle possession should the ball fall back towards our own defensive 4th...Then the Striker should be instructed to stay on the shoulder of the opposition's CB ( RCB or LCB) where the ball was kicked to chase down any Knock downs from Onumonu or the opposition's defense.

Teams do this often, e.g Mancity's long kicks goes to either FB who push up to a particular side of the pitch, with the rest of the teams shifting to that side to make the pitch smaller and difficult for opponents to win the ball...
Chelsea did it when Cech Kicking to Drogba, Courtois to Ivanovic, Kepa to Alonso...With all of them winning headers or contesting for it.
Liverpool does same thing too...

Virtually almost all teams have a Goal Kick routine, but looks like we don't. Baffling.

You really think that was instructions from the coach? Losing all aerial duels from the gks and causing more defensive issues when all odds, including the ref, are against you? Or you're just admitting lack of technicality? Ederson is a ball playing gk with an eye for a specific player he's passing to. How he take enter here now?


All the examples you gave is farr cos those players have a high chance of winning aerial duels. We didn't win any out of all 9 in that period. Not 1!!

timay1:
True. One of the reson spain is always starting Paralluelo, to help stretch opponents defences and give the midfielders space to do their magic.

One of the reasons why i feel spain will go far in this tournament. The addition of those pacy and direct wingers to their squad during those months of strike by the other players was a blessing in disguise for them. Now they can score goals without having to pass their opponent to death and in different dimensions. Its no coincidence they became free scoring in this competition, comparred to Euros.

Good bless you. Especially that Salma geh from u20.

Deltamani:
Omoooooorrrr
Osinachi Ohale na Defender oo, She’s literally caring the team as the most experienced in the Backline. I just hope Demehin get that Confidence as that seems to be her major weak point if not she has been doing well in the absence of Onome Ebi..

Once Demehin pick up, Plumptre will finally get her CB role to be pair alongside. Plumptre confidence for going forward is sweet. Ebi for now na just squad player. The intensity I've seen, I don't think she can match it.

codemaniacs:
Give praises to people who deserve to be praised especially when the going is good..

You can't be easy on praises when people are performing well that's a negative behavior.

They condemned and criticized Ajibade.

SF won and should be praised for their performance after playing against Australian fans, Whyte supremacist referees e.t.c

Super Falcons just need to train and master possession football and they will be unstoppable.

The midfield players and attackers don't make themselves available for passing when SF is trying to pass from defense and that's what led to Australian's 1st goal.

I can and i will. But ill wait still when i see it's not a flash. She played well today.

daveP:
Once Demehin pick up, Plumptre will finally get her CB role to be pair alongside. Plumptre confidence for going forward is sweet. Ebi for now na just squad player. The intensity I've seen, I don't think she can match it.

Onome Ebi came to this world cup the same way Joseph Yobo came to World Cup 2014. Senior player doings.



This should be her swansong with this team, please.

daveP:
Once Demehin pick up, Plumptre will finally get her CB role to be pair alongside. Plumptre confidence for going forward is sweet. Ebi for now na just squad player. The intensity I've seen, I don't think she can match it.

Onome Ebi na retirement stage already, CB's we have now are Osinachi Ohale to play the role of Onome once she sign out finally.., Ashleigh Plumptre, Blessing Demehin, Akudo Ogbonna. Onyi Zogg can also play CB and FB.

ThePresenceWtf:
Toni has gone unheralded in this team....She's the only one able to make forward passes and drag us up the pitch with her progressive passes and runs.

her footwork is amazing. Cutting through the middle and distributing those killer passes. If only we have a poacher

semid4lyfe:
Just saw the highlights of the match on Fifa website.

Mehn, that Asisat goal was 80% intelligent anticipation, 5% speed and 5% execution.

What a goal. There's a reason she's called "agba baller"

Meanwhile, do female football clubs tweet to hype their players when they score goals in major tournaments like the men's clubs do?

Barca femini suppose dey hype Asisat for that goal.

that goal is osimhen and asamoah gyan put together

semid4lyfe:
Just saw the highlights of the match on Fifa website.

Mehn, that Asisat goal was 80% intelligent anticipation, 5% speed and 5% execution.

What a goal. There's a reason she's called "agba baller"

Meanwhile, do female football clubs tweet to hype their players when they score goals in major tournaments like the men's clubs do?

Barca femini suppose dey hype Asisat for that goal.

Lol check Chelsea FC Women Twitter account.

milann:
her footwork is amazing. Cutting through the middle and distributing those killer passes. If only we have a poacher

She might be the only attacker/attacking mid in that team with tech.

The rest na pace and power.

Deltamani:
🇳🇬 Toni Payne's Appreciation Post ✨

One of the most technically-gifted players in the Super Falcons Team 🇳🇬

First-Touch
Change of Pace
Ball control
Set-piece
Balance
Agility & Speed
Vision

What A Player 🌟

she plays like kanu nwankwo

Can't one of the defenders help nnadozie with her goal kicks? It seems the field is becoming too vast for her to cover. Let someone else take the role

Super Falcons Player Ratings Vs Australia

The Super Falcons put up a masterful display to zoom to the summit of their group with 4 points following a fan-pleasing 3:2 comeback win against hosts Australia today.

Below is my rather brief compilation of Player ratings:

1. Chiamaka Nnadozie (6.5/10): She pulled off routine and some tricky saves. Looking very assured, Nnadozie continues to exude confidence. But her precarious long ball led to a goal while she was in no-woman's land for the corner kick for Australia's second goal.

2. Ashleigh Plumptre (6/10): The fact she was beaten in a number of 1 on 1 situations does not diminish the overall quality she brought to bear on and off the ball. Plumptre always sought to support the team's transition to attack.

3. Tosin Demehin (5.5/10): Despite a jittery start, Demehin grew in confidence as the game wore on. She contributed her fair share of defensive duties in keeping Australia at bay as her partnership with Ohale continues to grow in leaps and bounds.

4.Osinachi Ohale (8/10): Her presence in the early stages helped to calm the nerves of Demehin. She took a whack for her goal that was taken with a centre forward's tenacity. A true leader, Ohale can be proud of her overall contributions today at either side of the pitch.

5. Michelle Alozie (6.5/10): Despite initial anxieties going into the tournament, Alozie has grown into a solid fullback with today's display underscoring this. Okay, Australia's first goal passed through her territory, Alozie posted a solid defensive display in this game. The Australians struggled to breach her area while she supported the attack at times, even having a long range shot sail wide.

6. Christie Ucheibe (8/10): This lady has to make the tournament's team of the group stages. Her dispensation of her centre defensive duties is top notch. Her availability to support the centre defence is otherworldly. The grouds she covers are remarkable. Blocking, shielding, intercepting and booting away dangerous balls encapsulated Ucheibe's output today.

7. Halimat Ayinde (7.5/10): I lost count of the number of times Ayinde tracked back to bail out Plumptre and other defenders. She kept it simply and effective in winning back position and sending the ball on its way. This lady has bags of pace and, on the evidence of this performances, I struggle to see how Abiodun would yank the starting 11 slot from Ayinde.

8. Rasheedat Ajibade (8.5/10): what a performance. She was the proverbial thorn in the flesh of the Australians with marauding penetrative runs, multiple delicious crosses and pullbacks, long range shots and eloquence in ball control. One official assist and a second unofficial assists today shows why Ajibade was one of the standout performers today.

9. Toni Payne (8/10): Her suitability for the centre attacking midfield role is now undeniable. Payne dominated her area with delicate ball control and fluidity that was instrumental in Nigeria's attacking initiatives. Once in flight, it was tricky to try to stop her without risking a freekick in a dangerous area. A delicious through pass almost found Onumonu in the first half before a superb long ball caused chaos before Oshoala pounced and scored.

10. Ifeoma Onumonu (5.5/10): She made herself available for a number of passes into dangerous areas. She helped Nigeria press from the front and even helped retrieve possession at times. On the wings she helped the team maintain its shape. All in all, she wasn't as influential in this game as perhaps against Canada.

11. Uchenna Kanu (6/10): She was well caged in the left wing but found a new lease of life on the right where she pounced on a lose ball to poke home at close range. I had expected Kanu to impose herself on this game but she made few mistakes earlier on with her passes, ball control and decision making. She redeemed herself with the well taken strike and did pose sporadic problems to Australia before being subbed.

12. Glory Ogbonna (4/10): She seemed slightly erratic in the execution of her defensive duties. She was chopping at the bit to get stuck at the back and was beaten 1-V-1 on several occasions. But her professionalism wasn't in doubt.

13. Onome Ebi (5/10): Her presence failed to help the team prevent Australia's second goal. She added body to the defence and support the team in preventing a seemingly possible Australian comeback.

14. Asisat Oshoala (7.5/10): She tracked back to help the midfield on occasions where defending was priority. Her decision making was suspect as there were times when laying a pass would having been better than chasing a lost cause. Her Patented run, bully tactics and keen eye for goal gave Nigeria an unassailable lead.

15. Jennifer Echegini (6/10): She slotted into midfield seemlessly but didn't seem to enjoy the defensive aspect. But she got stuck in and put her body on the line when the situation called for it.

16. Esther Okoronkwo (5/10): She tried to find her feet severally as she helped the team see out the game with an admirable display. She was competent enough on the ball and she really helped the team maintain its shape.

Randy Waldrum (8/10): His 4-1-4-1 in game formation when the team is not in possession is working wonders. Orchestrating the change of position between Kanu and Ajibade led to the opening goal. Introduction of Oshoala led to the final goal. Instructions given to Ayinde and Ucheibe to support the defence is tactical Gold. Organisation is the game, Randy Waldrum is the name but his only error for me was bringing in Glory Ogbonna instead of Imuran who would have brought more life to the Left Back position.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMxc3zOfoRE

carbonado:
Well, i expect a better showing on thursday from our ladies,Randy tends to do better in second games, let see how he line up his players on thursday.

......well well well, like i said, Randy tends to do better in his second games.

Basco...where is our highlights...

Jojodjo:
So i should not call a spade a spade?
I never said Ajibade was not a good footballer, I said she's not done well in recent times for the GWG which is but the fact but that does not mean she's a bad footballer.
Oga even if it's Mbappe that has had few bad games irrespective of his status, i'll still say the same.

Talking about a player's bad form is no disrespect.

On her form and Caicedo's, i'll say no more. The pitch would do the talking for both of them.

Come on, you guys went beyond critiquing. What do you mean when you say Caicedo is better than Ajibade? If that is not disrespect, I wonder what else you think it is. On a serious note, what has Caicedo achieved yet in the world of female football? What is her statistics like... Could you roll it out along side Ajibade's? I was expecting that the logical thing would be making that remark when comparing Caicedo to the like of Sebastine, Ajakaiye and co, but no, you guys went too far!

How the Falcons rated against Australia

CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE 8/10

Brilliant as ever. The goalkeeper kept the Super Falcons in the mix early in the game.

MICHELLE ALOZIE 8/10

A near flawless performance from the right back. Kept things easy throughout the game.

OSINACHI OHALE 9/10

The 31-year-old scored her side’s second goal. A superb showing at the back.

TOSIN DEMEHIN 7/10

The young defender proved a worthy partner for Osinachi Ohale for the second consecutive game.

ASHLEY PLUMPTRE 8/10

Another elegant performance from the versatile defender. She was replaced by Gloria Ogbonna 13 minutes from time.

HALIMAT AYINDE 7/10

Picked up an injury in the second half. A good shift from the defensive midfielder.

CHRISTY UCHEIBE 7/10

The Benfica midfielder put up a solid display in the game.

TONI PAYNE 8/10

Showed her versatility once again. She is no doubt a blessing to the team.

RASHEEDAT AJIBADE 8/10

The winger played a big role in the Super Falcons victory. Provided the assist for the first goal and also had a hand in the second.

UCHENNA KANU 7/10

The forward scored the first goal for the Super Falcons. She was replaced by Asisat Oshoala early in the second half.

IFEOMA ONUMONU 6/10

She was isolated upfront and didn’t affect the game much.

SUBSTITUTES

ESTHER OKORONKWO 5/10

Took the place of Ifeoma Onumonu in the 63rd minute but didn’t do much in the game.

ASISAT OSHOALA 8/10

“Agba Baller” made a tremendous impact coming off the bench. The Barcelona Femeni star scored the decisive third goal.

JENNIFER ECHEGINI 5/10

She replaced the injured Halimat Ayinde and contributed positively to the win.

GLORY OGBONNA 5/10

Helped ward off the threat of the Australians after replacing Ashleigh Plumptre.

ONOME EBI
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Kibbs:
Oshoala should go? You don’t have rope you’ll use to drag her? Omo, people sef.

Ok, who’s her replacement? At least it’s arguable that the others you mentioned have their replacements at the ready, who’s Oshoala’s replacement?

Agba analyst 🤌🏾

I wondered the same.

The highlights are on this website.

https://naijabiasfootball.com

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Oshoala's post match interview


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR__CatvrQM

Saw somewhere that the super falcons possible opponents will be from group D if they make it to the next round. And that's either England, Denmark, China or Haiti. All this while, i thought it'll be from group A. Well let's make it to the next round first.

isan:
How the Falcons rated against Australia

CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE 8/10

Brilliant as ever. The goalkeeper kept the Super Falcons in the mix early in the game.

MICHELLE ALOZIE 8/10

A near flawless performance from the right back. Kept things easy throughout the game.

OSINACHI OHALE 9/10

The 31-year-old scored her side’s second goal. A superb showing at the back.

TOSIN DEMEHIN 7/10

The young defender proved a worthy partner for Osinachi Ohale for the second consecutive game.

ASHLEY PLUMPTRE 8/10

Another elegant performance from the versatile defender. She was replaced by Gloria Ogbonna 13 minutes from time.

HALIMAT AYINDE 7/10

Picked up an injury in the second half. A good shift from the defensive midfielder.

CHRISTY UCHEIBE 7/10

The Benfica midfielder put up a solid display in the game.

TONI PAYNE 8/10

Showed her versatility once again. She is no doubt a blessing to the team.

RASHEEDAT AJIBADE 8/10

The winger played a big role in the Super Falcons victory. Provided the assist for the first goal and also had a hand in the second.

UCHENNA KANU 7/10

The forward scored the first goal for the Super Falcons. She was replaced by Asisat Oshoala early in the second half.

IFEOMA ONUMONU 6/10

She was isolated upfront and didn’t affect the game much.

SUBSTITUTES

ESTHER OKORONKWO 5/10

Took the place of Ifeoma Onumonu in the 63rd minute but didn’t do much in the game.

ASISAT OSHOALA 8/10

“Agba Baller” made a tremendous impact coming off the bench. The Barcelona Femeni star scored the decisive third goal.

JENNIFER ECHEGINI 5/10

She replaced the injured Halimat Ayinde and contributed positively to the win.

GLORY OGBONNA 5/10

Helped ward off the threat of the Australians after replacing Ashleigh Plumptre.

ONOME EBI
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which alozie was near flawless?

daveP:
Once Demehin pick up, Plumptre will finally get her CB role to be pair alongside. Plumptre confidence for going forward is sweet. Ebi for now na just squad player. The intensity I've seen, I don't think she can match it.

Why not play plumptre on the wings?

milann:
Why not play plumptre on the wings?

Which wings?

Chicken wings or...

milann:
which alozie was near flawless?

She was targeted today and throughout the first half was getting double teamed especially as she got very little help from Kanu.

She did well today.

milann:
which alozie was near flawless?

Once Alozie started fumbling and he started crying about Glory Ogbonna being in the game I knew what was about to happen

🎶Mood after silencing our hosts!

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Faaji and Nigerians. Nigerians and faaji

BascoVanVeli:
Once Alozie started fumbling and he started crying about Glory Ogbonna being in the game I knew what was about to happen

Omo make we no lie, Glory Ogbonna did NOT inspire confidence today

Unlimited22:
Omo make we no lie, Glory Ogbonna did NOT inspire confidence today

What did she have to do? She had like 2 or 3 real involvements in the game. She was brought in to see the game out and that's what she did.

Unlimited22:
Onome Ebi came to this world cup the same way Joseph Yobo came to World Cup 2014. Senior player doings.



This should be her swansong with this team, please.

she do well. All the best.