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Match 4 Tianjin - Tianjin Olympic Sports Center Stadium
07 August
Netherlands
0:0
Nigeria

Referee Pablo POZO

Summary

Oranje and Nigeria draw a blank

Oranje and Nigeria draw a blank

 What was expected to be a classic opener for favourites the Netherlands and 1996 Gold medallists Nigeria ended in stalemate on Thursday night in Tianjin as neither side was able to reward the 52,000-plus crowd with a goal to move themselves alongside the USA at the top of Group B. The first half began with the Dutch taking the early initiative, causing big problems for the Nigerians ...

Line-up

NED
NGA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Foppe DE HAAN (NED)
(NGA) Samson SIASIA
Officials
  • Referee: Pablo POZO (CHI)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Julio DIAZ (CHI)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Patricio BASUALTO (CHI)
  • Fourth official: Stephane LANNOY (FRA)

Photos

  • Netherlands coach Foppe de Haan reacts during his side's opening draw with Nigeria in Group B.
  • Netherlands winger Ryan Babel reacts during his side's first-up draw against Nigeria in Group B.
  • Chile referee Pablo Pozo (R) sents off Evander Sno (2nd L) of the Netherlands
  • Gianni ZUIVERLOON (NED) and Peter ODEMWINGIE (NGA) at the Olympic Games 2008.
  • Victor Obinna of Nigeria controls the ball
  • Hedwiges MADURO (NED) and Promise ISAAC (NGA) at the Olympic Games 2008.
  • Olubayo Adefemi of Nigeria (L) vies for the ball against Jonathan De Guzman of the Netherlands
  • Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria (L) vies for the ball against Kew Jaliens of the Netherlands
  • Chibuzor Okonkwo of Nigeria (L) vies for the ball with Emanuelson Urby of the Netherlands

    • Quotes

    "I missed a few chances and so did some of my teammates, but we will correct this problem as we move forward in the tournament," Victor Obinna, Nigeria striker.

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