{"id":44220,"date":"2024-07-28T20:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T20:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerdeltanews.ng\/paris-2024-super-falcons-lose-1-0-to-spain\/"},"modified":"2024-07-28T20:00:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T20:00:17","slug":"paris-2024-super-falcons-lose-1-0-to-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerdeltanews.ng\/paris-2024-super-falcons-lose-1-0-to-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris 2024: Super Falcons lose 1-0 to Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alexia Patellas scored a superb free-kick as Spain defeated Nigeria 1-0 in a keenly contested Group C encounter in Nantes on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Nigeria sat back allowing La Roja to dominate possession early in the game.<\/p>\n

The world champions, however, failed to break down the Nigerian defence led by the experienced Osinachi Ohale.<\/p>\n

Esther Okoronkwo came close to breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute.<\/p>\n

The forward was set up by Rasheedat Ajibade but her goal-bound effort was saved by Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll.<\/p>\n

Ajibade wasted a glorious chance for Nigeria nine minutes before the break.<\/p>\n

The Atletico Madrid winger was played through on goal by Oshoala but she failed to get the ball under control.<\/p>\n

Chiamaka Nnadozie produced a stunning save to deny Lucia Garcia in the 45th minute.<\/p>\n

Spain continued their dominance after the break with Salma Paralluello having a goal chalked off for offside in the 53rd minute.<\/p>\n

Ajibade wasted another chance in the 65th minute, shooting wide from inside the box.<\/p>\n

Osinachi Ohale made a superb block to deny Aitana Bonmati 10 minutes from time.<\/p>\n

Patellas\u2019 sublime free kick, however, beat Nnadozie in the 85th minute for the winning goal.<\/p>\n

Substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo missed a glorious chance to equalise for Nigeria in stoppage time.<\/p>\n

The Super Falcons will face Japan in their last group game on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Paris 2024: Super Falcons lose 1-0 to Spain<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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