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Soccer News of Monday, 7 August 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

They have themselves to blame - Disappointment as Falcons crash out of WWC despite Lauren James' red card

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England’s players celebrate during the penalty shootout [Dan Peled/Reuters] England’s players celebrate during the penalty shootout [Dan Peled/Reuters]

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.

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