Ireland 0-0 Nigeria: (FIFA Women World Cup )FT

[Bigpokey24]

whatever the time in UK, i really no send UK time is all over the place

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Did this guy claim to be a former Eagles striker or did I hear wrong


Cheers.

[Tbite]

I have two extra tickets for the Naija game, haven't been able to find a use for them...

My girl bought them as a gift for some Irish folk....who apparently are now 'sick' (how convenient). I am joking (I think they really are sick).

Maybe I will just buy a flag and put them on the seats lol. Which brings us to an important issue. A LOT of Australians have Irish background. You would think oh it's just English, nope. Lots of Irish, Scottish, German heritage here, just like in the states.

Though the Aussie Irish seem to identify significantly less with Ireland than the Americans. They only mention it as some sort of fun fact at parties sorta thing. I don't even think they celebrate St Patties day etc.

But all that aside, I am getting a feeling that with no dog in the fight, they will still lean on their heritage. So the crowd will be supporting Ireland. It won't be a neutral crowd. But that's fine. Look at what we did in the last game.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

The SuperFalcons can’t worry about the fans. They should just stay focused


Cheers.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

The SuperFalcons can’t worry about the fans. They should just stay focused and get the job done


Cheers.

[mcal]

...I'll say the SF should play with caution. The jittery at the beginning of Aussie match was troublesome, especially in defense.

[esosa]

Ireland is technical. They are all about set pieces. SF need to be cautious with defense but should always be on the attack. When SF was up against Australia, they went back to defense which was a bad strategy that strengthened Australia.

[1naija]

Yeah, you heard wrong. It's those wads of 78 years old grey hair in your ear..

@EaglesTracker, not striker.

Did this guy claim to be a former Eagles striker or did I hear wrong


Cheers.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Yeah, you heard wrong. It's those wads of 78 years old grey hair in your ear..

@EaglesTracker, not striker.

Did this guy claim to be a former Eagles striker or did I hear wrong


Cheers.

Shut the eff up. I doubt that you remember how much ogogoro you drank last night, you senile old fool


Cheers.

[Tbite]

Ireland is technical. They are all about set pieces. SF need to be cautious with defense but should always be on the attack. When SF was up against Australia, they went back to defense which was a bad strategy that strengthened Australia.

I would say the SF's defense actually impressed me MORE than their attack. based on the game against Australia, they don't look like a side that would struggle against set pieces. In fact, they look like a side that deals exceptionally well with them.

They win aerial duels and they make the clearances. My biggest concern is that our goalkeeper parries the ball into dangerous areas too often. It is not the initial attack that I fear but the secondary attack. I.e. goalmouth scrambles.

Predictions in sports are difficult and people often make mistakes. But I will say this, I will be massively surprised if Ireland were to score more than once. And Ireland MUST score more than once for Nigeria to fail to qualify.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Kickoff at 6am Eastern time, 11am Nigerian time, in less than half an hour. Stay tuned for the lineups


Cheers.

[Bigpokey24]

Live and direct

[Bigpokey24]

That Australia must dey very cold

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Nigeria:

Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK)
Michelle Alozie
Osinachi Ohale
Blessing Demehin
Ashleigh Plumptre
Christy Ucheibe
Halimatu Ayinde
Rasheedat Ajibade
Toni Payne
Uchenna Kanu
Asisat Oshoala


Cheers.

[Tobi17]

I waived off my sleep for this game, 3AM in California...let's go girls!

[Dog Bruno]

Is Kanu dubbed a good player?
I do not agree.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

… and we’re underway


Cheers.

[Bigpokey24]

All dark kit

[Bigpokey24]

That was close by the Irish...chei

[King Futcha]

australia scored looked like a good goal but called offside

[Bigpokey24]

This Alozie no get ball sense...we dey play rubbish

[King Futcha]

australia scored looked like a good goal but called offside

[Dog Bruno]

SF will have their hands full in this game. The Irish have come to spoil.