The match was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout in which four clutch goals by England triumphed over Nigeria’s two.
As if the shootout was not dramatic enough – the most memorable moment of the night came late in the match when England star Lauren James was ejected after receiving a red card for stepping on the back of Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie. Her removal left England with only 10 available players as the match entered extra time.
Outstanding goalkeeping from Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie kept the Super Falcons in the game, but England was able to leave with a win and advance to the quarterfinals.
Source: Fox Sports
