England managed to secure their spot in the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals after a challenging match against Nigeria, which ended in a 4-2 victory on penalties. However, it was not a memorable performance for the Lionesses, evident from the player ratings provided by Sport News Center.
Mary Earps, the goalkeeper, emerged as the highest-scoring England player, obtaining an average rating of 6.89 out of 10. Surprisingly, four Nigeria players achieved equal or higher scores, showcasing the Super Falcons’ dominance during the last-16 tie. The top-performing Nigerian players included Ashleigh Plumptre (6.99), Chiamaka Nnadozie (6.92), Rasheedat Ajibade (6.90), and Uchenna Kanu (6.89).
However, the match saw a moment of controversy when England’s Lauren James received a low rating of 2.93. This was a result of her being sent off for stamping on Michelle Alozie during the game.
The player of the match was named as Ashleigh Plumptre, who maintained an impressive average rating of 6.99 for England.
In conclusion, although England secured a place in the quarter-finals, their performance left much to be desired, and they will need to improve their game to advance further in the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Women’s World Cup quarter-finals
Q: What was the result of the match between England and Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup?
A: The match between England and Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup ended in a 4-2 victory for England in a penalty shootout.
Q: Who was the highest-scoring England player in the match?
A: Goalkeeper Mary Earps was the highest-scoring England player with an average rating of 6.89 out of 10.
Q: How did Nigeria perform in the last-16 tie?
A: Four Nigeria players, namely Ashleigh Plumptre (6.99), Chiamaka Nnadozie (6.92), Rasheedat Ajibade (6.90), and Uchenna Kanu (6.89), achieved equal or higher scores, showcasing their dominance in the last-16 tie.
Q: Why did Lauren James receive a low rating?
A: Lauren James received a rating of only 2.93 because she was sent off for stamping on Michelle Alozie during the match.
Q: Who was named the player of the match?
A: Ashleigh Plumptre was named the player of the match with an impressive average rating of 6.99 for England.
Q: What was the overall performance of England in the match?
A: Despite securing a place in the quarter-finals, England’s performance was not particularly memorable, indicating room for improvement in their future matches.
More about Women’s World Cup quarter-finals
- England v Nigeria player ratings – Sport Newes Center
- Women’s World Cup – Official Website
- Mary Earps – Player Profile
- Ashleigh Plumptre – Player Profile
- Chiamaka Nnadozie – Player Profile
- Rasheedat Ajibade – Player Profile
- Uchenna Kanu – Player Profile
- Lauren James – Player Profile
- England Women’s National Team – Official Website
- Nigeria Women’s National Team – Official Website
