Christine Sinclair has her penalty saved for the Olympic the champions
Bursts of Canadian dominance book ended the game, as the veteran Sinclair looked threatening in the first 15 minutes and Quinn provided a calming presence in midfield. But it wasn’t long before Nigeria’s energy picked up, cheered on by raucous fans in the crowd. The pumping atmosphere created by 21,410 people on a clear winter afternoon was somewhat unexpected for a lunchtime kick-off in midweek.
In the opening minutes of the second half Sinclair powered into the penalty area, drawing out Ordega who made contact and sent the Canadian leaping into the air. The referee was not interested in Sinclair’s shouts but quickly paused play and confirmed she needed to review the VAR decision. A penalty was given and boos rang out as Sinclair tucked the ball under her arm and approached the spot.
A change was needed for Canada and Evelyne Viens provided that after coming on for Adriana Leon in the 64th minute. Viens, at her first World Cup, offered fresh legs and aggression up front and injected some much needed energy. Her impact was felt immediately with a chance from close range that ended safely in Nnadozie’s sticky gloves.
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