Overview and Synopsis of the Match
Date: October 17, 2024; Venue: Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo, Uruguay; Match: Nigeria vs. New Zealand (FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup)
New Zealand 1 – Nigeria 4 – Attendance: 5,000
Team Formations and Strategies
Nigeria: 1. GK’s Oyinlola
2. Tijani (DF), 3. Olise (DF), 4. Ogbonda (DF), and 3. Folorunsho (DF)
6. Ajibade (MF)
7. Adeshina (MF)
8. Afolabi (MF)
9. Usman (FW) 10. Etim (FW)
11. Lawal (FW)
Hayes (GK), Stewart (DF), and Taylor (DF) from New Zealand: 1.
4. Davidson (DF)
5. O’Brien (DF)
6. Fisher (MF) 7. Wisnewski (MF)
8. McCaughan (MF)
9. Robertson (FW)
10. Leat (FW) 11. Walker (FW)
Nigeria was able to launch flowing attacks thanks to their 4-3-3 system.
It was difficult for New Zealand’s 4-4-2 to stop Nigeria’s attack.
Analysis of the First Half
Nigeria got off to a fast start and created scoring opportunities.
It was difficult for New Zealand to keep possession.
Etim of Nigeria opened the scoring in the fifteenth minute.
Analysis of the Second Half
Nigeria scored three more goals as they maintained their supremacy.
It was too little, too late for New Zealand’s penalty goal in the 65th minute.
Analysis and Ratings of Players
Oyinlola, Nigeria: 8.5/10
Etim (9.5/10)
Usman (9/10)
Lawal (8.5/10)
Hayes, New Zealand: 6.5/10
Taylor (5.5/10) and Stewart (6/10)
Analysis of Goals
Etim scored with a well-placed shot from beyond the box.
Usman’s objective is to finish and dribble deftly.
Lawal’s header from a corner kick was the goal.
The goal for New Zealand was the conversion of a penalty kick.
Battle in the Midfield and Defensive Analysis
Nigeria’s midfield outperformed New Zealand in terms of pace control.
New Zealand’s opportunities were limited by Nigeria’s excellent defense.
Conclusion and Prospects for the Future
Nigeria’s remarkable victory highlights their tournament potential.
Next game: Nigeria’s next group round matchup is against Ecuador.
Extra data and information:
62% of Nigeria and 38% of New Zealand are in possession.
– Targeted shots: New Zealand 4, Nigeria 12.
Corners: New Zealand 3, Nigeria 9.
Fouls: New Zealand 14, Nigeria 10.
New Zealand received two yellow cards.
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