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02 November
0:1 (0:0)
  • Jessica HOLBROOK (79')

Referee Etsuko FUKANO

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

  • England's Gemma Bonner fights for the ball with Nigeria's Desire Oparanozie
  • England's Lucy Bronze fights for the ball with Nigeria's Martina Ohadugha
  • England's Jordan Nobbs fights for the ball with Nigeria's Amarachi Okoronkwo
  • England's Jessica Holbrook fights for the ball with Nigeria's Soo Adekwagh
  • England's Lucy Bronze fights for the ball with Nigeria's Desire Oparanozie
  • England's Jordan NOBBS in action against Nigeria
  • Action picture of the game between England and Nigeria
  • Nigeria's Martina OHADUGHA in action during the game against England
  • England's Isobel Christiansen vies with Nigeria's Martina OHADUGHA and Doris EWHUBARE

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
62%Possession (%)38%