Nigerians on social media have expressed their disappointment as the Super Falcons crashed out of the FIFA Womens World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The Lioness defeated a brave Nigeria side 4-2 on penalties in Brisbane on Monday, August 7.

Despite Nigeria having the better of the chances throughout, the European Champions — reduced to 10 players after 87 minutes — snuck home in front of 50,000 spectators after the match had finished 0-0 at the end of extra time

England held on after playmaker Lauren James received a red card for a needless stamp and will know they have to improve if they want to add the World Cup to their European crown.

They will face Colombia or Jamaica on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.

England got off to a terrible start in the penalty shootout when Georgia Stanway fired wide, but Desire Oparanozie couldn’t take advantage and missed with an almost identical effort.

Social media reacts

The @NGSuper_Falcons were so close to the 2023 #FIFAWWC quarterfinals.

Keep your heads up, the best is yet to come. ???? pic.twitter.com/IEBsBlEAoS

— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) August 7, 2023

They have no business bussing being in this world cup
If they couldn't beat England with a player down
10 against 11

— Don Desmond (@PatrickAji24328) August 7, 2023

Brave??? One man down team we couldn't score in normal and extra time.... penalties them no sabi play. so what was the plan??? Mtchew. Weldone by the way.

— Joseph Ameh (@RealJosephAmeh) August 7, 2023

History repeated itself. Never advanced to the next stage on penalty shout-out. Overall, nice outing

— John O. Oladokun (@deejite1086) August 7, 2023

Well done to our gallant Super Falcons for their brilliant performance during this tournament. They gave their all, individually & collectively. Despite not winning, they showed what Nigeria & Nigerians can achieve when we put our best talents into the arena.

— Uchenna George-Nkemnacho (@UNkemnacho32192) August 7, 2023

Nothing wey anybody wan tell me, na Tinubu make us loose this match.
I don talk am, come beat me...????????????

— kosi (@Chris_Khosi) August 7, 2023

Nice display from the Nigerian team, however the Nigerian team should have capitalized on the red card given to L. James to defeat the English National Team before even extra time. Nigeria also has to also work on how to effectively take penalties.

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— Zachariah Gira (@zachariah_31245) August 7, 2023

Nigeria have themselves to blame.
The one man advantage wasn't taken.

Kudos Lads!!! pic.twitter.com/aZmNtqgAqY

— Mc Fubiano. (@FubianoM) August 7, 2023

So emotional ???? weldone guys

— Empress_Sethonia❤️ ???? (@sethonia7) August 7, 2023

Brave oribu wo... That was our game to win. First it was a red card blessing then they missed a spot kick only for us to also miss too and you say brave. ????????

— God is a designer ???? (@hunkultemie) August 7, 2023