NIGERIA – TUNISIA. The Tunisians lead against the Nigerians who were reduced to 10 following a nasty sole from Iwobi. The Carthage Eagles are getting closer to the quarter-finals of CAN 2022.
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Tunisia
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21:51 – It’s over!
It’s made for Tunisians! Despite cases of covid and a very revamped starting lineup, the Carthage Eagles qualified for the quarterfinals of CAN 2022. Big disappointment for the Nigerians who had impressed during the group stage.
21:46 – Nigeria close to equalization
Oh Sadiq goes deep. The Nigerian striker pushes the ball which passes Ben Said but rolls slowly past the goal without catching the frame. The Carthage Eagles are still ahead in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:45 – Five minutes of additional time
The fourth referee holds up the luminous panel which indicates five minutes of added time.
21:44 – All for all for Nigeria
Augustine Eguavoen brings Musa in place of Aribo in this Nigeria – Tunisia. A resolutely offensive change for the Super Eagles who give everything to equalize.
21:42 – Ndidi’s shot misses the target!
Oh the fright on the cages of Ben Said! After a good combination with Sadiq, Ndidi took his chance from outside the area but saw his shot escape the framework of the Tunisian goalkeeper who seemed beaten.
21:40 – Khazri enters
It was the good surprises of the score sheet for the Tunisians. Wahbi Khazri and Issam Jebali come into play after testing positive for covid two days ago. They replace Tunisian striker Msakni and Jaziri. There are less than five minutes left in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:38 – Simon Moses’ free kick wasted
It was an opportunity to come back to this Nigeria-Tunisia. But this opportunity was not seized by the Nantes player Moses Simon who took off his shot too much on a free kick placed at 20 meters.
21:36 – Tunisians very close to taking the break
What an opportunity for Skhiri! Haddadi’s setback center towards Skhiri is perfect. The former Montpellier midfielder takes a volley but the shot is blocked by the defense. What a pity for the Tunisians, they could have taken shelter in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:33 – The approximate exit of Ben Said
We were very close to a cap goal for Nigeria. Ben Said comes out too far from his cages and Sadiq was very close to being able to take back this ball and offer the equalizer to his people. But the Carthage Eagles are still holding out ten minutes from the end of this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:30 – Superb stop by Okoye
Oh the Nigerian porter’s tap to get out Sliti’s attempt that made the difference. The goal of the break was close in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:29 – Change to Nigeria side
Sadiq enters the game in place of Samuel Chukwueze. The Nigerian coach is looking for solutions to get the equalizer, for the moment, without success.
21:27 – Chukwueze close to finding the frame
Samuel Chukwueze turns around in the penalty area and takes his chance but his ball escapes the frame of the Tunisian goalkeeper. The Carthage Eagles are still ahead in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:24 – Naim Sliti enters
He had also been affected by the covid. Naïm Sliti comes into play in this Nigeria – Tunisia. He replaces Hamza Rafia.
21:22 – Superb stop by Ben Said
Oh the Tunisians who were almost surprised when they are outnumbered. Moses Simon shoots in the penalty area but Ben Saïd imposes himself in the zone of truth and prevents the equalizer of the Super Eagles in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
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