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Match 20 Victoria - Royal Athletic Park
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04 July
0:2 (0:0)
  • Ezekiel BALA (49', 78')

Referee Terry VAUGHN (USA)

Summary

Nigeria ease into second round

Nigeria ease into second round

Nigeria breezed to a 2-0 victory over Scotland in Victoria Wednesday to book their place in the second round of Canada 2007, with captain Ezekiel Bala the two-goal hero on the night.Bala's first came four minutes after the break when Solomon Owello streaked down the right side and crossed into the box. The shaky Scottish defence let the ball linger and then watched in horror as the forward ...

Highlights

Line-up

SCO
NGA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
GEMMILL Archie (SCO)
(NGA) Ladan BOSSO
Officials
  • Referee: Terry VAUGHN (USA)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Chris STRICKLAND (USA)
  • Assistant Referee 2: George GANSNER (USA)
  • Fourth official: Silviu PETRESCU (CAN)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Injured

Photos

  • Scotland - Nigeria
  • Scotland - Nigeria
  • Scotland - Nigeria
  • Scotland - Nigeria
  • Scotland - Nigeria
  • Scotland - Nigeria
  • Scotland - Nigeria
  • Scotland - Nigeria
  • Scotland - Nigeria

Quotes

Ladan Bosso: "Physically I felt like we were better than them, but tactically and technically it was fairly balanced. Because of our fitness level, I felt like we could beat them."

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    3Corner kicks12
    1Yellow cards0
    0Second yellow card and red card1
    0Red Cards0
    48%Possession (%)52%