Summary

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  • FT: England 0-0 Nigeria (Eng win on penalties)

  • England had penalty award overturned by VAR before James sent off for stamp

  • Super Falcons struck bar twice in 90 minutes

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  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 08:52 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

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    Anon: Nigeria look to be yard faster than the English women. Especially off the mark and over the first 5 - 10 yards (metres)

    Tunde: Nigeria adapting to this game very well after a shaky start. They're holding the ball well and at times putting the lionesses under the cosh.

  2. Postpublished at 08:51 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

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    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    Lauren James has hardly had a touch. Seven touches and three passes.

    Lauren JamesImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 21 mins

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    What a hit that was from Ashleigh Plumptre. The ball was on the rise but she struck it so sweetly. An inch lower and it may well have still beaten Mary Earps but also found the net off the woodwork.

    England need calm heads.

  4. Postpublished at 08:49 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

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    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Brisbane Stadium

    Well that got the crowd going. Ashleigh Plumptre, a former England youth international who switched nationalities, just came close twice to giving Nigeria the lead. England haven't trailed yet in the tournament so that would have been quite something.

  5. Postpublished at 08:49 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

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    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    Nigeria have been up in England's faces, not letting them have anytime on the ball.

    They're hustling and turning the ball over in dangerous areas.

  6. Postpublished at 19 mins

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    The African champions have snatched hold of this game and are now turning the screw on Europe's best.

    England 0-0 NigeriaImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 08:48 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

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    Keith: This is going to be a close game.

    Sulaimon: I hope England are prepared for the physical battle because the Super Falcons are strong.

  8. 'A glorious strike'published at 08:48 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What a glorious strike from Plumptre

    The trajectory was just so clean, she hit it so,so well.

    Nigeria are really getting numbers forward, getting five on four in their favour.

    I think we may have to see some changes here in terms of tactics from England.

  9. 'The bar saves England'published at 08:48 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    What a thunderous strike. Absolute rocket. England just can't clear their lines.

    The twisting and the turning and a left-footer which was the purest of strikes. The bar saves England.

  10. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 18 mins

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    Nigeria are really calling the shots now!

    England under serious pressure.

    A thunderous effort from Ashleigh Plumptre from the edge of the box hammers against the bar. The Lionesses remain under the pump, though, and Mary Earps is then forced into a decent save by Plumptre's shot.

  11. 'Interesting match up'published at 08:45 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Nigeria are starting to hit their stride here.

    An interesting match up is emerging between Kanu and Greenwood on that left hand side.

    Greenwood was clearly trying to protect that central area there.

  12. Postpublished at 15 mins

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    These are nervous moments now for England. They're not having this their own way.

    England 0-0 NigeriaImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

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    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    What a block from Alessia Russo. It was a thunderous header!

  14. Postpublished at 14 mins

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    Oof.

    This time, the delivery is met by Michelle Alozie with a booming header, but her effort strikes the mass of bodies ahead of her - which includes Alessia Russo - before the ball is cleared.

  15. Postpublished at 08:43 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

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    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    Nigeria are so impressive winning the ball back and getting into the final third. It was good defending from Alex Greenwood.

  16. 'Nigeria getting plenty forward'published at 08:43 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

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    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's early yet.

    As the game goes on both teams will fatigue, but you can see so far both sides are keen to play down this near side.

    Nigeria particularly look like they are gambling with plenty of numbers forward.

    England 0-0 NigeriaImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 13 mins

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    Nigeria win another corner after a fast break frees Uchenna Kanu before she is tackled.

  18. Postpublished at 11 mins

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    A player in green gets her head to the ball first but it lacks power and England are able to scramble clear.

    After a good start from the Lionesses, the Super Falcons are starting to show some talons.

  19. Postpublished at 08:40 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

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    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    It's too easy for Nigeria to get crosses in. England have to be better off the ball.

  20. Postpublished at 10 mins

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    Better from Nigeria.

    Rasheedat Ajibade floats over a cross and forces Mary Earps to punch the ball behind for a corner.

    England 0-0 NigeriaImage source, Getty Images