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Match 31 Victoria - Royal Athletic Park
weatherCode5
07 July

Referee German ARREDONDO (MEX)

Summary

Nigeria miss their chance

Nigeria miss their chance

Despite having the run of play for much of the match against a radically changed Japan side, Nigeria failed to make their opportunities pay as they were held to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in Victoria and will have to settle for the second spot in Group F. Both teams finish the opening stage on seven points from their three encounters, with the Japanese claiming the top of the table only on ...

Highlights

Line-up

JPN
NGA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
YOSHIDA Yasushi (JPN)
(NGA) Ladan BOSSO
Officials
  • Referee: German ARREDONDO (MEX)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Hector DELGADILLO (MEX)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Francisco PEREZ (MEX)
  • Fourth official: Silviu PETRESCU (CAN)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Not eligible to play
  • Injured

Photos

  • Nigeria - Japan
  • Nigeria - Japan
  • Japan – Nigeria
  • Japan – Nigeria
  • Japan – Nigeria
  • Japan – Nigeria
  • Japan – Nigeria
  • Japan – Nigeria
  • Japan – Nigeria

Quotes

Ladan Bosso: We were never prepared to lose the match, and I thought we should win, but it might be a blessing in disguise. The issue of finishing is just a soccer issue, but the most important thing in the game is that you create chances. The chances were there, it was just our finishing."

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    STATISTICS
    JapanStatisticsNigeria
    13Shots25
    8Corner kicks9
    3Yellow cards2
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    47%Possession (%)53%