NIGERIA 0 VS USA 2 (FT) TUESDAY 1600 ESPNU

[MI5]

Damunk,

These players need to continue to grow and get better. There were a lot of flaws in their game against the US but can also act as part of their development when they move up through the ranks in years to come. This bad habit of taking shots from nowhere is something that needs to stop in our football.

Our coaches must also continue to get better and point these things out to players very early in their careers so it doesn't become a bad habit. I doubt some of these players watch a game of themselves after each match to see what they did right and wrong in a match.

What I really loved most about this team was their ball possession. Rarely did you see them just hoof the ball upfield. They always had options because they gave themselves options. Off the ball movement was good.
I am sure the FIFA technical report will have a lot to say about how the Nigerian game has improved, and it would be nice to see the game statistics. I actually prefer this team to the losing finalists of 2 years ago, by far.

I'm sure if Sunday or Ordega or Oparanozie had tucked away one or two early goals, na anoda tin everybody go dey talk. I hope these girls get well rewarded, sports scholarships, etc etc.

[MI5]

She has a lot to learn.... Can actually play the role of anchor lady in the middle if she just concentrates on the game and stop all the wild shot taking and the selfishness she plays with. So much to learn in the years to come.

That run just sums up Esther Sunday; all flash, plenty of dribbling skills but no end product!

[akamoke]

Another fruitless ending to a good team but lacking the tactical prowess as shown again by our coaches. This team was more superior skill wise but the coach lacks what it takes to excel on the world stage. How many times have we gotten to this level after scaling through the early rounds.

Keshi be warned.

Fruitless = Semi Finals = Exposure = Lessons to learn

[Damunk]

Damunk,

These players need to continue to grow and get better. There were a lot of flaws in their game against the US but can also act as part of their development when they move up through the ranks in years to come. This bad habit of taking shots from nowhere is something that needs to stop in our football.

Our coaches must also continue to get better and point these things out to players very early in their careers so it doesn't become a bad habit. I doubt some of these players watch a game of themselves after each match to see what they did right and wrong in a match.

I fully agree, and the key phrase here as you said is that this is all 'part of their development'.
If everyone was like many of the contributors here, they would kill these girls' careers prematurely. Imagine you have a young son or daughter you are developing, would anyone keep harping on the negatives as if what is at stake is a professional contract with Barcelona?

The US and Germany took a long time to get to wherethey are, and even if they outsmart us tactically, it does not diminish the leaps and strides these girls have made to their game in a few short years. I dont think any other Africans will watch these girls and not feel immensely proud - even the Ghanaians!
Na only Naija people wan collect everytin without fully going thru the natural course of development.
Again, the key word is development.

Some people are looking for the finished product and will abuse them accordingly when they get frustrated.
Not very wise.

[zoro]

Na wa for the kind of medics staff we go with to tournament like this. Somebody will be injured and they will be pulling the person out of the pitch.

I saw that from the beginning of this tournament. They are just clueless.

[Otitokoro]

Men!
Germany is doing a number on Japan as we speak...
3-0 up within the first 20 minutes!

[zoro]

Mapet,
You see that I feel that defence was the worst weak link that we had in that game. In the EPL, Bundusliga and LaLiga, that goal ruled offside would have been given. What do you think?

[wanaj0]

Men!
Germany is doing a number on Japan as we speak...
3-0 up within the first 20 minutes!

You mean the Japanese are naive. Their coach did not teach the players the simple things. They got to where they are purely by talent. I knew they will be found out once they meet a real team. The coaches dont know what to do. They are so clueless.

[fishward]

Men!
Germany is doing a number on Japan as we speak...
3-0 up within the first 20 minutes!

You mean the Japanese are naive. Their coach did not teach the players the simple things. They got to where they are purely by talent. I knew they will be found out once they meet a real team. The coaches dont know what to do. They are so clueless.

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR FITNESS GERMANY AND USA THE TWO FITTEST TEANS MAKE FINAL OUR SUBS IRJI ARE SLOWER THAN THEIR TIRED PLAYERS!

Skill us not enough

[tfco]

well done Naija

You did Africa proud.

[Damunk]

Men!
Germany is doing a number on Japan as we speak...
3-0 up within the first 20 minutes!

You mean the Japanese are naive. Their coach did not teach the players the simple things. They got to where they are purely by talent. I knew they will be found out once they meet a real team. The coaches dont know what to do. They are so clueless.

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR FITNESS GERMANY AND USA THE TWO FITTEST TEANS MAKE FINAL OUR SUBS IRJI ARE SLOWER THAN THEIR TIRED PLAYERS!

Skill us not enough

Oh! Now the Germans and Americans are the 'athletic' ones.

[mapet]

@Zoro,

Honestly that goal would stand in any FIFA standard games, but I guess we just have to overlook slips like this in women games as women assistant refs make funny blunders.

I also believe that our coaches are coming up. I'm very impressed with the fluid football our girls played today, but the coaches needs to drive a culture of better discipline into our players. It could be a football culture thing, our players probably built the driblling and shooting aspects of their game while playing on the streets and less of defending....

We need to learn how to park the bus and move like swarm of bees like US did few times.....

Mapet,
You see that I feel that defence was the worst weak link that we had in that game. In the EPL, Bundusliga and LaLiga, that goal ruled offside would have been given. What do you think?

[Mr. Piffington]

They tried, they gave it their best and for that this is my gift to the girls:

[Naija4lyfe]

They tried, they gave it their best and for that this is my gift to the girls:

lol u mad bro? you waited this long....

[akamoke]

They tried, they gave it their best and for that this is my gift to the girls:

B-B But, I thought U-20 tournaments are to be used for development, not win at all cost...correct me if Im wrong

[metalalloy]

They tried, they gave it their best and for that this is my gift to the girls:

lol u mad bro? you waited this long....

Leave am.. he was waiting for the poor kids to fail before jumping up and saying " i told you so"

Abeg, the girls did very well. There can only be one winner and there is no shame in losing to the dominant force in women's football.

[Odas]

Damunk,

These players need to continue to grow and get better. There were a lot of flaws in their game against the US but can also act as part of their development when they move up through the ranks in years to come. This bad habit of taking shots from nowhere is something that needs to stop in our football.

Our coaches must also continue to get better and point these things out to players very early in their careers so it doesn't become a bad habit. I doubt some of these players watch a game of themselves after each match to see what they did right and wrong in a match.

What I really loved most about this team was their ball possession. Rarely did you see them just hoof the ball upfield. They always had options because they gave themselves options. Off the ball movement was good.
I am sure the FIFA technical report will have a lot to say about how the Nigerian game has improved, and it would be nice to see the game statistics. I actually prefer this team to the losing finalists of 2 years ago, by far.

I'm sure if Sunday or Ordega or Oparanozie had tucked away one or two early goals, na anoda tin everybody go dey talk. I hope these girls get well rewarded, sports scholarships, etc etc.

We lost - didn't we? I knew we will because of what I have highlighted in above as written by Damunk. Every team that realises that about us will always win us and the USA is one of such country.

[Mr. Piffington]

They tried, they gave it their best and for that this is my gift to the girls:

lol u mad bro? you waited this long....

Leave am.. he was waiting for the poor kids to fail before jumping up and saying " i told you so"

Abeg, the girls did very well. There can only be one winner and there is no shame in losing to the dominant force in women's football.

I don't know what you're talking about, I don't do "I told you so" I'm simply congratulating our girls on making it to the semi-finals. It's mission accomplished.

[Igbanibo]

They were done in by cheap defensive mistakes. On the first goal, not sure who was supposed to be covering the chick that headed the goal in, but she was wide open and onsides. On the second goal, not sure if it was Njoku or one of the central defenders, but it seemed, she ran out of gas and let the US player run past her, and once she got the ball and cut back, we were toast.

[EagleGunner]

Everybody has their own opinion, dont have to agree with it.

[fishward]

The wounded lioness Japan will inflict serious damage on saturday if we do not get our act together. john obuh had it right when he played strikers for only 45 mins. opranozie Orgie etc are all 45 minute players . When obuh tried sani mohammed for 90 we lost. even odenwing only shines for 45 mins and then is finished. we simply do not have stamina.
one day when we can match the others for fitness like 96 olwmpic team then we can challenge again , untill then we will always be bridesmaides!

[pajimoh]

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[lacidi]

The wounded lioness Japan will inflict serious damage on saturday if we do not get our act together. john obuh had it right when he played strikers for only 45 mins. opranozie Orgie etc are all 45 minute players . When obuh tried sani mohammed for 90 we lost. even odenwing only shines for 45 mins and then is finished. we simply do not have stamina.
one day when we can match the others for fitness like 96 olwmpic team then we can challenge again , untill then we will always be bridesmaides!

I guess she is a 45mins player, that's why she scored in 112th minute against Mexico