Nigeria v Poland
Nigeria (2) v (2) Poland (Nigeria win on penalties)
These teams are so far unbeaten in the tournament so one of them will be disappointed after this game.The physical Poles against the quick Nigerians would be an intriguing game.
Nigeria took the lead with some slick passing opening up the goal for a good finish. However a blue card for the Nigerian no.6 left them a player short and Poland managed to capitalise on this by drawing level with a long distance shot.
HT
Nigeria with their full complement of players again started their slick passing game waiting for the opening and they again took the lead to make it 2-1. Poland hit back promptly and also had a good shot rebound off the bar.....but the last 5 mins were a cagey stalemate. both teams anxious not to give the game away.
FT
the penalty shootout was over quickly with the Poles denied by a good save and the Nigerians scoring with a strong shot into the top corner......
Martin Griffin.