He almost held a grudge against Nigeria's 2023 Women's World Cup

The match on the Lang Park stadium on the afternoon of August 7 saw Nigeria - ranked 40th in FIFA - making the team stand on 36 steps many times, thanks to its speed and physical strength. In the 16th minute, England's goal shook with Ashleigh Plumptre's volley close to the penalty area hitting the crossbar.

He responded with shots from Alessia Russo in the 23rd minute and Rachel Daly in the 28th minute, but failed to beat goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. In the 31st minute, the referee awarded England a penalty but changed the decision after consulting the VAR, determining that Rasheedat Ajibade did not foul Daly.

In the second half, the crossbar continued to save England in the 47th minute with a header from Uchenna Kanu. The team from Europe was stuck before the opponent's ability to apply pressure and some people could not keep a cool head.

In the 85th minute, Lauren James collided with Michelle Alozie and then stepped on the Nigeria defender. The 21-year-old striker's bad play could not be seen by VAR, leading to a direct red card. Lauren James was originally a young British star when he scored three and assisted three goals from the beginning of the tournament. The actions of the younger sister of Chelsea defender Reece James are reminiscent of Wayne Rooney's foul on Ricardo Carvalho in the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup.

Lauren James was luckier than Rooney as her team-mates were still standing after two main periods and two extra periods, before subduing Nigeria on penalties. In the first leg, England's Georgia Stanway and Nigeria's Desire Oparanozie both missed the post. However, in the next four shots, the British players were successful with decisive shots, while Nigeria failed in the second when Michelle Alozie shot over the bar.

Winning the final 4-2, England overcame Nigeria to enter the quarterfinals. Many Nigerian players burst into tears of regret when they held a great opportunity. However, they have the right to hold their heads high when they have caused the reigning European champions to struggle. Earlier, Nigeria passed a difficult group with the host Australia, the defending Olympic champion Canada and the Republic of Ireland.

Nigeria is the second African representative to be eliminated in the round of 16 after South Africa lost 0-2 to the Netherlands. Morocco is the last African representative to meet France tomorrow 8/8. Meanwhile, England will wait for the opponent to be the winner in the match between Colombia and Jamaica.

English: Mary Earps, Alex Greenwood, Millie Bright, Jessica Carter, Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Rachel Daly, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo

Nigeria: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, Osinachi Ohale, Blessing Demehin, Michelle Alozie, Toni Payne, Christy Ucheibe, Uchenna Kanu, Rasheedat Ajibade, Halimatu Ayinde, Ifeoma Onumonu.