Canada misses penalty and draws with Nigeria in goalless match at Women’s World Cup – 07/21/2023 – Sports
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Olympic champion, Canada drew 0-0 with Nigeria early this Friday (21), in Melbourne, Australia, after missing a penalty taken by the experienced Christine Sinclair, 40, on the second day of the Women’s World Cup.
Chiamaka Nnadozie defended, avoided the Nigerian defeat and was the highlight of the match. Appointed as the best on the field, with many defenses on top, the goalkeeper was celebrated by the Nigerian players at the end of the match.
The Canadian team hopes to repeat in Oceania the victorious campaign it achieved at the Tokyo Games. However, the journey since the gold medal has not been smooth, with fights between the athletes and the federation, despite the quality players on the team.
The match had the first red card of the Cup, after Abiodun, from Nigeria, entered the Canadian Lawrence.
Canada and Nigeria are tied on one point in Group B and face Ireland and Australia, respectively, in the next round.
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