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| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by AIG07: 8:59pm On May 29, 2015 |
In the second half, the Flying Eagles tried their characteristic come back, but constantly met a recalcitrant Australian wall of defence. The minutes ticked away, and Nigerians gradually saw the Flying Eagles, being eliminated from the under-20 World cup competition, with a narrow defeat to the Australians. It was with about three minutes left to play, that the mercurial Christopher Nwosu, started his glorious solo run into the Australian defence, in what has now become one of the best solo efforts ever, by a Nigerian player at a soccer competition, and the best so far at a global competition, at all levels, for a Nigerian team! He single handedly took on the Australian defenders, leaving them biting the dust in the wake of his blitzing run into the heart of the Australian defence. He 'eliminated ' all the Australian defenders and sloted the anxiously awaited and much heralded equaliser past the Australian goal keeper, for the scores to be 1-1. It was an equaliser, that felt like the winning goal; as Nigerians lept for joy, at this rather unexpected equaliser and consequent qualification for the quarter-finals, of the under-20 World cup, by this rather unfancied Flying Eagles side ! However, the billed meeting against the all conquering Russian side, in the quarter-finals, dempt what ever illusions Nigerians had over this Flying Eagles, as a consequence of the euphoria that heralded their qualification for the quarter-finals. The Russians won their group convincingly, and had a lethal striker: Salenko, who was prominently among the goals, in the group's matches. On match day against the Nigerians, Salenko, unbounded his devils in the first half against a very weak Flying Eagles defence, that lacked inspiration and organisation. Before one knew what was going on, the Russians had scored four unreplied goals in the first half; with Salenko, personally accounting for three; a hat trick! The game appeared all over for the hapless Nigerians, who were a sorry sight to behold! Before the start of the second half, the Russian coach sensing qualification for the semi-finals, tactically rested Salenko! It was a tactical move by the Russian coach that with benefit of hindsight, proved tactless! He apparently underestimated the resolve of the Nigerians to come back in the game. As the second half started, the Russians without Salenko, became less of a threat to the Flying Eagles, this coupled with the typical Nigerian never-say- die-attitude, made the Flying Eagles come more into the game. The Russians were pushed back to their territory, by the very hungry and rampaging Flying Eagles, who were now flying very high and firing on all cylinders! It wasn't long before the goals started coming. The scores became: 4-1; 4-2; 4-3; and finally the back breaker for the Russians, 4-4 !!!! Wow, the Russians that were very confident at the end of the first half, now became a sorry sight to behold! It was and is still one of the biggest and best come backs ever in soccer history ! The momentum was on the side of the Nigerians and they took maximal advantage of this reality; the game ended 4-4, within regulation time. The mandatory extra time, didn't break the deadlock; the Flying Eagles won the resulting penalty shoot out, to make Nigerians go wild with ecstacy! The great and unusual come back exhibited by the Flying Eagles, has now come to be known as the" Damaan Miracle ," or rather the" Miracle of Damaan," since the match was played in the Saudi - Arabian city of Damaan. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by naturalwaves: 9:01pm On May 29, 2015 |
safarigirl:The guy that initially reposted an article didn't see it initially too cos if he had, he wouldn't have done that. Make sure you check all pages well too and make sure what you wanna post hasn't been posted.Infact, that was the second time you would be doing that. I saw the first one and just ignored and then this one again. So, you see, no one is above mistake and be soft on people when you wanna correct them. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by AIG07: 9:01pm On May 29, 2015 |
The Flying Eagles eventually got to the finals of the under-20 World cup, after dispatching of the USA in the semi-finals, 2-1, off two goals scored by Mutiu Adepoju. The gallant Flying Eagles eventually lost to Portugal, in the finals, 2-0. But was adjuged by Nigerians, as having put up a very courageous effort at the World cup and thus surpassed the collective expectations of their country men and women! The much plagued and taunted Coach Disu, at the reception, organised in Nigeria, to welcome back the gallant team, asked the Nigerian press the ironical question:" Where are those of you that said I wasn't tactically sound enough to tinker the Flying Eagles?" He got no reply! ! The essence of this narrative, is to motivate the nations' under-20 team, as they get ready to confront the world, at the under-20 World cup, in New Zealand. Nigerians expect this highly talented team to do well; and hopefully, with hard work, determination, the usual Nigerian never-say -die spirit and with lots of luck, a la" Miracle of Damaan," one has no doubt in his mind that this highly talented team would do well and hopefully go one step further than their 1989 and 2005 counterparts, by winning the much coveted trophy, for the first time, for Nigeria! This we hope and pray for. UP FLYING EAGLES, UP NIGERIA !!!!!! |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by khattab02: 9:02pm On May 29, 2015 |
ELIJAHARMONICA: ![]() hehehe chai! You wicked oooo.. Na from the competition Brazil go don sack their team and coach... Haha |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by LeeCodeman: 9:03pm On May 29, 2015 |
billante: Bros, haba...gentle na. I agree that her opinions can be confrontational but to say she's empty is going a bit far. Make we quell this rancor abeg. The match is upon us. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:07pm On May 29, 2015 |
LeeCodeman:Hahaha... Tired? NEVER!!!!! Like I said earlier, couple of pages back, Time responded faster than we thought (after my saying, 'time will tell'). THIS THREAD NA FORWARD EVER, STAGNANT NEVER AND BACKWARD IMPOSSIBLE!!! GO GO GO 'SUPER' FLYING EAGLES! ! ! ! ! ! ! |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by billante(m): 9:09pm On May 29, 2015 |
LeeCodeman:Bros I no harsh! That's how she present her own case! but let's drop the matter as you said |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 9:09pm On May 29, 2015 |
Tomtoxic:what's my business with Pellegrini? I dey follow una watch club football? Obuh's over-aged 'Boys' what have they achieved since their showing in '09? How many have gone on to great footballing careers? That is how you know a great coach in the youth level. Not by how many cups he won or how many finals he made, but what became of the team he formed after the tournament. Apart from Onazi, how many of Obuh's boys have good careers? Dude, I watched that '09 competition. There was no team spirit. Isn't it that squad that allowed their thirst for individual glory conquer their purposee for a trophy? Those guys that played rubbish and lost to Sweden at the finals. No be them be that? |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by naturalwaves: 9:11pm On May 29, 2015 |
AIG07:Thanks for the beautiful narration sir. Very interesting piece! |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 9:17pm On May 29, 2015 |
LeeCodeman:don't mind that castrated he-goat with a mouth filled with rotten dung. The cretin likes to stalk me in sports section and annoy me. No be today I sabi the person. As far back as 2013, he's been carrying a grudge after I repeatedly shot down his eediotic opinions on the SE then. The minute his boyfriend is through sodomizing his a-hole, he comes on NL, searches for my moniker and spills his frustrations on me as if i'm the cause of his misfortunes. I've treated his phuck ups repeatedly, but I refuse to engage him in his tomfoolery tonight, he'll have to find someone else to play with |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 9:20pm On May 29, 2015 |
naturalwaves:second time ke? I've only posted news twice here and the first was Bout Kelechi getting first team next season. That was when Joseph was banned and i'm certain he hadn't posted it before me. So, when else was there? Toh, sorry |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Nobody: 9:20pm On May 29, 2015 |
safarigirl:No info presently that points that ss3, ss9, ss select and co. will cover the entire tourney. Viewers may have to look elsewhere. Too bad. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by billante(m): 9:23pm On May 29, 2015 |
safarigirl:Buahahahaha! You just confirmed that emptiness I called you! carry on girl! you rock |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by LeeCodeman: 9:25pm On May 29, 2015 |
safarigirl:Chai...I no go put mouth for una matter again. All these adjectives for one man? First day of Buhari's presidency? I give up! You get bad mouth true true. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 9:26pm On May 29, 2015 |
Generals03:nah. Anyone who knows SS knows how much they hate to promote Nigeria. When Oshola won the BBC Women's Footballer Of The Year, they didn't even have the decency to post it on their Facebook page. Since SA isn't in the U20 WC.....just forget about it |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:30pm On May 29, 2015 |
billante:Pls Sir... It's enough already!!! You agreed to drop it when Sir LeeCodeman pleaded... Pls and pls... I beg u... Stop it! (even if she replies... Thanks.) |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by linked: 9:31pm On May 29, 2015 |
Who is playing tonight?... Sokari must play o.... Hmm after all those hype? Just curious to see what he can do |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by AIG07: 9:33pm On May 29, 2015 |
naturalwaves:it was someone's else piece. I copied t, If u followed t from d beginning. Just to share wit others. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 9:33pm On May 29, 2015 |
Opening match in about 3 hours........it's too long! so we'll only be able to read about Ghana'a game tomorrow? |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by naturalwaves: 9:33pm On May 29, 2015 |
safarigirl:Yeah, that very first one you posted had been posted before you did, maybe you were busy in school when it was. ( Still appreciate the fact that you were trying to get the thread going). Your "toh" reminds me of when I served in the north. I never knew how it became my vocab. I think that's the most addictive northern word. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by naturalwaves: 9:37pm On May 29, 2015 |
AIG07:Okay.Thanks for sharing.I guess you weren't born or was too young to share the personal experience then. I was a small boy then. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by robosky02(m): 9:38pm On May 29, 2015 |
safarigirl:lrts go there. cant wait to see naija game |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 9:39pm On May 29, 2015 |
linked:N/Zealand Vs. Ukraine @ midnight USA vs. Myanmar @ 3am Argentina vs. Panama @ 3am Ghana vs. Austria @ 6am |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by linked: 9:40pm On May 29, 2015 |
safarigirl:Thanks girlie |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by LeeCodeman: 9:41pm On May 29, 2015 |
linked:What hype? Na wa for una o. Anyone in the team can start and that does not mean the others are not up to par. All these needless rivalries has got to stop. Biko |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by robosky02(m): 9:43pm On May 29, 2015 |
safarigirl:at least we can watch the 6am game. after a good night rest |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Greenbuoy(m): 9:45pm On May 29, 2015*. Modified: 4:42pm On Jul 27, 2022 |
N o n s e n s e |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by linked: 9:45pm On May 29, 2015 |
LeeCodeman:Nna.. I never seen him play.. . Heard he is so good... Wouldnt mind catching soon of his magic of my HD display... Rily wanna see him play |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 9:50pm On May 29, 2015 |
Wow, just saw the French U20 team that won the last WYC and I must say this of some of their players......i've seen lighter Ghanaians than dem niggas ![]() |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by khattab02: 9:53pm On May 29, 2015 |
Hehehe.... ''Resting Salenko'' that kind wrong sub wey you go do eh? You wan bite your fingers finish at the end of the game... ![]() weldone AIG07 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by linked: 9:53pm On May 29, 2015 |
Please... Who will be watching tonight's matches? |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Nobody: 9:54pm On May 29, 2015 |
robosky02:where do you intend to watch it? Online? |
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