Sénégal		Nigeria
nintendo	Tactics	4-4-2 Diamond2
54%	Possession	46%
42%	Play in the half	58%
13	Shots	5
1	Fouls	2
0	Yellow cards	1
0	Red cards	0
0	Offsides	0
60.6	average mark	51.2
very good	Shooting	very good
excellent	Passing	solid
excellent	Defending	solid

1 minute.
Anumnu just manages to reach the ball first. Papa Diane just manages to reach the ball first. The referee whistles for a foul Anumnu is guilty of misconduct. Anumnu is cautioned.

2 minute.
Eromoigbe just manages to reach the ball first. Eromoigbe centers. Throw-in. Samba Ba approaches to take the throw-in. He is well-known for his good throws. Sidibe lobs the ball high into the air. The ball hits the bar. Ogbodudu palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers.
It was close.

6 minute.
Ufele approaches the ball. Yovo approaches the ball. Ufele wins the ball from behind. Adinachukwu approaches the ball. Adinachukwu takes a swing and hits it... Moreau palms the ball clear.

10 minute.
Sidibe ineptly catches the ball. Sidibe passes the ball on the spur of the moment. Mbodj approaches the ball. Mbodj takes a swing and hits it... Ogbodudu desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball. The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar.

12 minute.
Ferre ineptly catches the ball. Ferre attempts to pass. Sidibe makes a sublime pass. Samba Ba just manages to reach the ball first. Samba Ba lobs the ball high into the air. Ogbodudu miraculously changed the ball`s trajectory. Bandiacky approaches the ball. Bandiacky shoots.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Sénégal - Nigeria 1:0

19 minute.
Mbodj cleverly intercepts the pass. Mbodj makes a one-touch pass. Ferre approaches the ball. Ferre passes, it`s a high ball. Bandiacky gets his head on it.
It was close.

27 minute.
Sidibe attempts to pass. Mbodj takes over possession. The referee whistles for a foul Odemwingie is guilty of misconduct. Mbodj got injured in the clash, he may have to be substituted.

33 minute.
Aminu, swiftly takes the throw-in. Sy just manages to reach the ball first. Sy makes an instep pass. Ferre takes over possession. Ferre centers.
What a tremendous chance!

35 minute.
Mbodj plays the ball through. Ferre approaches the ball. Ferre passes, it`s a high ball. Bandiacky rises up and heads the ball. Ogbodudu makes a tremendous dive, but misses the ball. The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar.

40 minute.
Sy plays the ball through. Sidibe ineptly catches the ball. Sidibe passes the ball on the spur of the moment. Ferre approaches the ball. Ferre centers. Ogbodudu tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Sénégal 42%, Nigeria 58%.
Sénégal - Nigeria 1:0

46 minute.
Ifejiagwa comes on to the pitch.

50 minute.
Nwanu just manages to reach the ball first. The referee whistles for a foul Ferre is guilty of misconduct. The harmed player, Nwanu, quickly gets on his feet. He looks OK! Aminu approaches the free-kick. He attempts a short pass. Ifejiagwa just manages to reach the ball first. Ifejiagwa shoots. Nwanu gets his head on it.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!! It`s a close game - a draw!
Sénégal - Nigeria 1:1

61 minute.
Bandiacky makes a diving header. Ogbodudu desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball. Akwuegbu cleverly intercepts the pass. Ferre just manages to reach the ball first. Ferre lobs the ball high into the air. Bandiacky rises up and heads the ball. Ogbodudu palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers.

66 minute.
Odemwingie just manages to reach the ball first. Ferre cleverly intercepts the pass. Ferre plays the ball through. Bandiacky takes over possession. Bandiacky shoots. Ogbodudu tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands. Mbodj takes over possession. The ball hits the post.

82 minute.
Odemwingie chests the ball. Sy cleverly intercepts the pass. Sy attempts to pass. Ferre takes over possession. Ferre lobs the ball high into the air. The keeper makes a terrible mistake, losing an easy ball. Bandiacky approaches the ball. Bandiacky takes a swing and hits it...
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Sénégal - Nigeria 2:1

86 minute.
Anumnu takes over possession. Anumnu passes the ball on the spur of the moment. N`Dione has problems with catching the ball. Nwanu takes over possession. Nwanu has a fantastic effort at goal. The keeper makes a terrible mistake, losing an easy ball.

90 minute.
Sidibe attempts to pass. Ferre approaches the ball. Ferre passes, it`s a high ball. Bandiacky takes over possession. Bandiacky takes a swing and hits it... The ball hits the bar.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Sénégal 42%, Nigeria 58%.
Sénégal - Nigeria 2:1