Nigeria U21		Misr U21
Nigeria 442	Tactics	Worl Cup 2021
52%	Possession	48%
39%	Play in the half	61%
11	Shots	8
0	Fouls	6
0	Yellow cards	2
0	Red cards	0
0	Offsides	1
43.6	average mark	41.1
adequate	Shooting	adequate
adequate	Passing	average
good	Defending	solid

21 minute.
Olufemi just manages to reach the ball first. Abdel Megeed trips an opponent. That`s a foul! Olufemi was harmed in the clash. Olufemi is likely to centre the ball towards the box, he takes a short run-up. Obinna approaches the ball. Obinna centers. Nwanu makes a diving header. Abd El-Hafez 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: Nigeria U21 45%, Misr U21 55%.
None of the teams have managed to break the deadlock - the game remains closely poised!
Nigeria U21 - Misr U21 0:0

47 minute.
Khairy tries to trap the ball. Onwuachi approaches the ball. Khairy trips an opponent. That`s a foul! Khairy is cautioned.

55 minute.
Obinna, swiftly takes the throw-in. Idahor lobs the ball high into the air. Abdel Megeed tries to trap the ball with his chest. Nwanu takes over possession. Nwanu shoots. The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar.

60 minute.
The ball is kicked out of play. Umayr comes on to the pitch. El-Merghany comes on to the pitch.

69 minute.
Siasia attempts to pass. Ogungbure takes over possession. Ogungbure makes a one-touch pass. Onwuachi just manages to reach the ball first. Onwuachi shoots.
What a tremendous chance!

72 minute.
Throw-in. Zahid comes on to the pitch.

80 minute.
Throw-in. Ozurumba comes on to the pitch.

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: Nigeria U21 32%, Misr U21 68%.
None of the teams have managed to break the deadlock - the game remains closely poised!
Nigeria U21 - Misr U21 0:0


Its a draw! The teams prepare themselves for the agony of extra time.

92 minute.
El-Merghany passes, it`s a high ball. Umayr plays the ball off with his head. Barakat takes over possession. Barakat has a fantastic effort at goal. Frimpong hopelessly throws himself behind the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Nigeria U21 - Misr U21 0:1

94 minute.
Najjar ineptly catches the ball. Najjar lobs the ball high into the air. Barakat just manages to reach the ball first. Barakat takes a swing and hits it... Okoduwa tries to claim a difficult ball.
What a tremendous chance!

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: Nigeria U21 48%, Misr U21 52%.
Nigeria U21 - Misr U21 0:1

110 minute.
Idahor attempts to pass. Ozurumba just manages to reach the ball first. Ozurumba centers. Nwanu approaches the ball. Nwanu shoots. Abd El-Hafez palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers. Ozurumba centers. The ball hits the post. Abd El-Hafez palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers. Nwanu makes a diving header.
What a tremendous chance!

112 minute.
Babalade throws the ball in. Ozurumba takes over possession. Medhat fouls. Medhat is cautioned.

115 minute.
Ogungbure takes over possession. Ogungbure passes the ball on the spur of the moment. Onwuachi takes over possession. Onwuachi shoots. Abd El-Hafez makes a tremendous dive, but misses the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!! It`s a close game - a draw!
Nigeria U21 - Misr U21 1:1

117 minute.
El-Merghany cleverly intercepts the pass. El-Merghany centers. Najjar takes over possession. Najjar lobs the ball high into the air. Barakat rises up and heads the ball.
It was close.

120 minute.
Ozurumba plays the ball through. Nwanu approaches the ball. Medhat fouls inside the box. Penalty! The harmed player, Nwanu, quickly gets on his feet. He looks OK! Nwanu approaches the penalty spot, taking just a short run-up. The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar. Abd El-Hafez palms the ball clear. 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: Nigeria U21 35%, Misr U21 65%.
None of the teams have managed to break the deadlock - the game remains closely poised!
Nigeria U21 - Misr U21 1:1


As none of the teams have managed to win during extra time, the match will be decided by penalties.

The pressure mounts. The Referee puts the ball on the penalty spot. Barakat takes a run-up. The ball hits the bar.
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Nwanu approaches the penalty spot, taking just a short run-up. The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar.
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The pressure mounts. The Referee puts the ball on the penalty spot. Umayr takes a run-up. The ball hits the bar. Frimpong desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball.
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Onwuachi may influence the final score. Onwuachi runs up to the ball and takes a clever kick. The keeper drops the ball. Butter-fingers!
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The pressure mounts. The Referee puts the ball on the penalty spot. Najjar takes a run-up.
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Idahor places the ball on the spot. He tries not to look in the keeper`s eyes and then shoots. Abd El-Hafez palms the ball clear.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Nigeria U21 - Misr U21 2:1
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Medhat will face the keeper in penalty kick. Following a moment of concentration he runs up to the ball.
It was close. the ball passes the goal line.
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Olufemi may influence the final score. Olufemi runs up to the ball and takes a clever kick. Abd El-Hafez miraculously changed the ball`s trajectory. The ball hits the bar.
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The pressure mounts. The Referee puts the ball on the penalty spot. Zahid takes a run-up.
Missed by few inches. the ball passes the goal line.
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