Nigeria slips past Canada on Nkwocha's goal

Perpetua Nkwocha gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Canada in a Group A match between two teams already eliminated at the Women's World Cup.
Jul 5, 2011, 06:02 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Canada
Nigeria
  • KO
  • HT
  • 45+1
  • 54
  • 56
  • 73
  • 82
  • 90
  • 90+6
  • 90+6
  • FT
  • 90+16
  • 90+16

Match Commentary

90'+16'
Second Half ends, Canada 0, Nigeria 1.
90'+16'
Match ends, Canada 0, Nigeria 1.
90'+15'
Attempt blocked. Diana Matheson (Canada) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Christine Sinclair.
Match Stats
CANNGA
Possession
44%
5644
56%
Shots on Goal
2
5
Shot Attempts
8
15
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
3
6
Saves
4
2