In a dramatic encounter at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nigeria in their Group C match at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The only goal of the match came from a free-kick by Alexia Putellas in the 85th minute, sealing the win for the reigning World Champions.
From the outset, Spain dominated possession, with their relentless attacks putting pressure on Nigeria’s defense. The Super Falcons, however, remained resilient, with Chiamaka Nnadozie making crucial saves to keep the scoreline level.
Despite Nigeria’s strong defensive performance, the breakthrough came late in the match. Putellas’ expertly taken free-kick beat Nnadozie and found the back of the net, handing Spain a crucial victory.
Match Statistics:
- Shots on Goal: Spain 12, Nigeria 4
- Possession: Spain 63%, Nigeria 37%
- Corners: Spain 6, Nigeria 2
With this result, Nigeria’s Super Falcons face a crucial final group stage match against Japan on July 31, 2024. Having lost their opening game 1-0 to Brazil and now to Spain, Nigeria must secure a win against Japan to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament.
