Nigeria vs Ireland: Scoreless Draw Sends Super Falcons Through

Nigeria vs Ireland highlights: A scoreless draw that sends the Super Falcons through

In a tense and evenly-matched encounter, Nigeria and Ireland played to a 0-0 draw on Monday, sending the Super Falcons through to the knockout round of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

The match was a physical affair, with both teams creating chances but unable to find the breakthrough. Nigeria had the better of the first half, with Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega both going close. Ireland came out stronger after the break, but they were denied by some excellent saves from Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

In the end, a draw was a fair result, and it was Nigeria who will be the happier side. The Super Falcons have now topped Group B, and they will be confident of going far in the tournament.

Highlights:

Chiamaka Nnadozie made a number of excellent saves to keep Ireland out. Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega both went close for Nigeria in the first half. Katie McCabe had a shot cleared off the line for Ireland in the second half. The match finished 0-0, sending Nigeria through to the knockout round.

A scoreless draw was a fair result in a tense and evenly-matched encounter. Nigeria will be the happier side, as they have now topped Group B and will be confident of going far in the tournament. Ireland will be disappointed not to win, but they will be proud of their performance and will be looking to bounce back in their next match.