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Match 15 Wellington - Wellington Stadium
weatherCode5
02 November
Nigeria
0:1
England
0:1 (0:0)
  • Jessica HOLBROOK (79')

Referee Etsuko FUKANO (JPN)

Summary

Holbrook sinks brave Nigerians

Holbrook sinks brave Nigerians

 Jessica Holbrook's strike in the 79th minute was enough to give the Young Lionesses a somewhat fortunate victory over Nigeria, who could not make their territorial dominance count in Wellington. England now look almost certain to progress from Group D. Nigeria dominated the early stages with their admirable fluidity and crisp ball control, but without reward. An England back-header ...

Highlights

Line-up

NGA
ENG
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Felix IBE UKWU (NGA)
(ENG) Lois FIDLER
Officials
  • Referee: Etsuko FUKANO (JPN)
  • Assistant Referee 1: HONG Kum Nyo (PRK)
  • Assistant Referee 2: PAK Yong Sun (PRK)
  • Fourth official: Pannipar KAMNUENG (THA)
  • Misses next match if booked

Photos

Quotes

"In terms of the physical qualities of the Nigerian side, we always knew this was going to be a tough match, and it was. I didn't see the goal coming, to be honest!" Lois Fidler, England coach.

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    STATISTICS
    NigeriaStatisticsEngland
    20Shots2
    11Corner kicks0
    0Yellow cards1
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    61%Possession (%)39%