David BeckhamDiego SimeoneEnglandEngland National Soccer TeamNigeriaNigeria National Soccer TeamSarina WiegmanSoccerSportsSports - AsiaWomen's World Cup England advances at Women’s World Cup by edging Nigeria after James red card by Ethan Kim August 8, 2023 written by Ethan Kim August 8, 2023 0 comments Bookmark 73 England managed to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup in a tense match against Nigeria, even though they faced the challenge of playing with ten players after Lauren James received a red card. The Lionesses remained composed throughout regulation and extra time, keeping the score at 0-0. Eventually, they won the match 4-2 in a penalty shootout. The victory was especially significant as the reigning champion, the United States, had been eliminated by Sweden in a penalty shootout in the previous round. With Germany, Canada, and Brazil also out of the competition, England became the title favorite. Despite the pressure and the disadvantage of being down to ten players, England coach Sarina Wiegman praised her team for their adaptability in the face of adversity. Lauren James’ red card meant she would miss at least the quarterfinals and possibly the semifinals. The Lionesses had to make adjustments to their formation and brought on Chloe Kelly to play as a lone striker during the 10-on-11 scenario. Kelly eventually scored the decisive penalty in the shootout. Nigeria put up a valiant effort, creating numerous chances throughout the match, but failed to find the back of the net. Their coach, Randy Waldrum, expressed pride in his team’s performance and hoped that people back in Nigeria would appreciate their efforts. England will now face either Colombia or Jamaica in the quarterfinals, but they will have to deal with the absence of Lauren James due to suspension. The team has already faced injuries to key players like Beth Mead, Leah Williamson, and Fran Kirby, which will test their depth in the upcoming matches. Despite the challenges, England remains confident and determined to show their capabilities and prove that they are a special team with more to offer in the tournament. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Penalty shootoutQ: How did England advance to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals?Q: Who became the title favorite after the elimination of the United States?Q: What challenges did England face in the match against Nigeria?Q: How did England adapt to the challenges in the match?Q: Who will England face in the quarterfinals?Q: What players were missing from England’s squad due to injuries?More about Penalty shootout Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Penalty shootout Q: How did England advance to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals? A: England advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals by defeating Nigeria in a penalty shootout. Despite playing with 10 players after Lauren James received a red card, the European champion Lionesses managed to keep the match scoreless through regulation and extra time, winning the shootout 4-2. Q: Who became the title favorite after the elimination of the United States? A: After the United States, the two-time reigning champion, was eliminated from the Women’s World Cup in a penalty shootout loss to Sweden, England became the title favorite. Q: What challenges did England face in the match against Nigeria? A: England struggled to create opportunities against Nigeria during the match. Their task became more difficult when star forward Lauren James received a red card after a VAR review, leaving them with only 10 players for the rest of the game. Q: How did England adapt to the challenges in the match? A: England’s coach, Sarina Wiegman, praised her team for their ability to adapt to the challenges they faced during the match. They had to change their formation and play with 10 players, but they remained composed and eventually won the penalty shootout to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Q: Who will England face in the quarterfinals? A: After narrowly escaping with a win against Nigeria, England will face either Colombia or Jamaica in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. Q: What players were missing from England’s squad due to injuries? A: England faced challenges with player injuries in the Women’s World Cup. Key players like Beth Mead, Leah Williamson, and Fran Kirby were missing from the squad due to injuries. Additionally, star forward Lauren James will miss at least the quarterfinal and possibly the semifinal due to her red card suspension. More about Penalty shootout AP Women’s World Cup coverage: Coverage of the Women’s World Cup by the Associated Press. 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