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Canada held to scoreless draw by Nigeria in FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B opener | TSN (www.tsn.ca)

submitted 2 years ago by nimnim to c/canadasoccer

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Canada was not able to convert a second-half penalty and had to settle for a scoreless draw against Nigeria in their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B opener from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Thursday.

Captain Christine Sinclair had her penalty attempt saved by Nigerian keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie in the 50th minute, after the spot kick was awarded by VAR.

Sinclair was fouled by Nigerian defender Francisca Ordega in the box, the referee initially waved off the penalty claims, but was then asked to review the play by the Video Assistant Referee.

Nigeria’s Deborah Abiodun was sent off after a VAR check in stoppage time for a dangerous foul on Ashley Lawrence.

Australia currently leads Group B after defeating Republic of Ireland 1-0 in their opening match.

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[–] nimnim 3 points 2 years ago

I think Canada played poorly in their soccer match against Nigeria, and surely they can perform better. I'm just glad that Ashley Lawrence didn't get seriously injured after that nasty foul.

[–] Rumblestiltskin 2 points 2 years ago

That makes this group even tougher.