….goal keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie named player of the match
The Super Falcons held Olympic champions Canada to a 0-0 draw in a thrilling contest at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday morning.
Chiamaka Nnadozie who was named the player of the match, saved a penalty to earn the falcons a draw.
Nnadozie was the standout performer in the second game in Group B after putting up a five-star display
After three encounters, the Falcons are yet to lose to Canada, claiming one win and two draws.
The nine-time African champions will take on co-hosts Australia in their second Group B game on July 27.
Australia opened the competition with a hard fought 1-0 win against Republic of Ireland.
The Super Falcons finished the game with 10 women after Deborah Abiodun was sent off late on for a poor challenge.
Canada dominated the first 20 minutes of the game knocking the ball around with confidence, speed and precision.
It was the third meeting between the Super Falcons and Canada at the senior women’s World Cup.
