Nigeria 0:1 Brazil (FT): Women Football Paris 2024 Olympics, Match Stream, Updates
A pleasant day to you and welcome to Legit.ng's coverage of Group C Women Football Paris 2024 Olympics match featuring Nigeria and Brazil at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux in France.
The game today, Thursday, July 25, is an opening fixture for both teams, but it is still very crucial as three points are at stake.
Nigeria's starting XI
Nnadozie, Alozie, Okeke, Demehin, Ohale, Ucheibe, Payne, Abiodun, Ajibade (C), Echegini, Ihezuo.
Brazil starting XI
Lorena, Antonia, Tarciane, Rafaelle, Tamires, Duda Sampaio, Yaya, Ludmilla, Gabi Portilho, Marta (C), Gabi Nunes
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90’ — FULL TIME: Nigeria 0-1 Brazil
Nigeria failed to get an equalizer despite six minutes of stoppage time added. It finishes Nigeria 0-1 Brazil. Gabi Nunes' goal is the difference. The Super Falcons face World Champions Spain in their next group game.
88’ — Lorena saves
Goalkeeper Lorena makes a crucial safe off captain Ajibade's corner-kick. The shot-stopper goes down the turf as the referee calls on the medics.
87’ — Corner Nigeria
The Super Falcons win a corner as they continue to pile the pressure.
85’ — Time wasting tactics?
With less than five minutes of normal play, the Brazilians are taking things easy as a player goes down the turf despite a Nigeria free-kick.
81’ — Abidun fires wide
A quick throw upfront for Nigeria found its way to Abiodun who fires over the bar.
78’ — Nigeria fighting
Uchenna Kanu seems to be causing problems for the Brazilian defence, as Nigeria continue to fight.
75’ — Nigeria Substitution
Nicole Payne IN; Chidinma Okeke OUT
71’ — Ajibade forces a save
Desperate Rasheedat Ajibade was denied as goalkeeper Lorena blocks her effort.
69’ — Nigerian fans urging the girls
Travelling fans from Nigeria could be heard urging the Falcons to go for goals. Sadly, Brazil continue to enjoy the possession.
66’ — Double substitution for Nigeria
Uchenna Kanu and Ifeoma Onumonu come in for Toni Payne and Echegini.
64’ — Substitution for Brazil
Jheniffer IN; Ludmila OUT!
63’ — Demehin to the rescue
It's all about the Brazilians now, but thanks to Demehin, who was quick to react before Ludmila.
61’ — Marta Magic
Marta almost scored a worldie as her effort caught Nnadozie unawares - the ball kissed the post and Nigeria heave a sigh of relief again.
59’ — Brazil push forward
The South Africans continue to pile the pressure, but Yasmim could only see her effort from outside the area go over the bar.
55’ — Brazil maintain strong midfield presence
Super Falcons continue to struggle to string passes together in the midfield, as Ucheibe's effort is cut out.
52’ — Gabi Nunes Close
Nunes almost got her brace, but goalkeeper Nnadozie was quick to reach the ball on her near side.
47’ — Danger again Nigeria
Brazil start the second half up front and Nnadozie handled the ball after a lack of miscommunication. Marta yells back-pass, but the referee only cautioned the Nigerian goalkeeper.
46’ — Second Half Underway
Nigeria lead us into the second half and they will be desperate to get something out of this encounter. Esther Okoronkwo is in.
45’ — VAR look at potential penalty
A handball situation by Echegini inside the Nigerian area, but after a lengthy VAR check, corner was given.
39’ — GOAL!
Brazil finally break the deadlock following a fine strike by Gabi Nunes.
36’ — Marta Scores! But offside
The 38-year-old put the ball at the back of the net, but it was ruled offside.
33’ — Yellow Card for Brazil
Brazil's Yaya receives a yellow card for a strong tackle
29’ — Ihezuo needs to watch it
The Nigerian striker stepped on Rapael, but referee only blows for a free-kick.
26’ — Nnadozie to the rescue
The Super Falcons goalkeeper has been the busier one of the two. Nnadozie rose high to collect a dangerous cross.
25’ — Corner Brazil
Gabi Portilho wins a corner for the Yellow and White, but the Nigerian defence dealt well with it.
22’ — End to End
Goalkeeper of both sides are doing all the work as it is now going from end to end; both teams desperate for the opener.
19’ — Nnadozie denies Marta
Marta was found in the area, but her effort was well-handled by goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
17’ — Glorious Chance Nigeria!!
Goalkeeper Lorena denied Ihezuo from point-blank range and the rebound from Ucheibe was saved. Nigeria piling the pressure now.
12’ — Nigeria settle
The Super Falcons seem to have settled into this game. Ajibade leads the attack, but the effort is thwarted.
9’ — Alozie brought down
Michelle Alozie goes down the turf. Referee signals to the medics as attention is needed. The Houston Dash right-back is taken to the sidelines.
7’ — Brazil attack again
Lots of work to do for the Super Falcons, who have started this game on the back foot. Brazil continue to pile the pressure.
3’ — Free Kick Brazil
Marta continues to cause the Nigerian ladies lots of trouble as the 38-year-old wins a free-kick in a promising area.
Super Falcons clear the danger!
1’ — Kick Off
Brazil get us underway here in Bordeaux. The Super Falcons are in the new green and black kits, while the South Americans are wearing yellow shirts and white shorts.
