Paris 2024 Olympics: Japan knock 'disappointing' Super Falcons OUT with 3-1 win in Nantes (As it Happened)

David Ben 20:19 - 31 July 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics: Japan 0-0 Nigeria (1st Half)

Follow all the action live on Pulse Sports as Super Falcons seek redemption in their final group game at the 2024 Olympics.

FT: Japan 3-1 Nigeria

THE TRUTHS;
- Nicole Payne is a better fullback than Okeke
- Ajibade needs to improve
- Alozie's form has dropped
- Demehin's tackles are issues
- Ohale served the team
- Chiamaka's rating 4/10
- Over-Thinking Waldrum

Add yours? #Olympics pic.twitter.com/nPD2cDfxz9
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) July 31, 2024

Randy Waldrum has done well with the Super Falcons, but it looks like he can’t take us any higher at this stage.

Our girls showed against Japan that there can be more to the team than just wanting to always defend

The Nigerians needs to play together for longer. #PARIS2024
— Chuma Nnoli (@ChumaNnoli) July 31, 2024

🇳🇬 💔 Heartbreak for the Super Falcons of Nigeria with yet another loss this time a 3-1 loss to Japan in their final group game of the Olympics.

3 Games
3 losses
5 Goals conceded
1 Goal scored

We go again next time! pic.twitter.com/eN2ZIR6DCL
— Football Fans Tribe 🇳🇬 ⚽ (@FansTribeHQ) July 31, 2024

It's the end of the road for Nigeria's Super Falcons in Paris 2024.

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Japan vs Nigeria: Helpless Super Falcons knocked out of Paris 2024 without a win

These Japan women just paste my precious Super Falcons. It’s time to come home, una don try. pic.twitter.com/lTA5zySbDe
— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) July 31, 2024

FULL TIME:
Japan 3-1 Nigeria.

Three games and three defeats for our darling Super Falcons.

It was not the result(s) that we wanted, but the girls fought till the end.

We need to support the coach, he is building a Super Falcons team that the world will be scared to play… pic.twitter.com/0w2ts8SvYg
— Adepoju Tobi Samuel 🇳🇬 (@OgaNlaMedia) July 31, 2024

TRENDING SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS: JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA (SUPER FALCONS BOW OUT OF THE 2024 OLYMPICS)

The Falcons bow out in the group phase. #JPNNGA | #Paris2024 | #SoarSuperFalcons pic.twitter.com/iYlZC0WfZT
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) July 31, 2024

FULL TIME THOUGHTS: JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA - The Super Falcons have been eliminated from the 2024 Olympics in what was a proper stinker at the Stade de la Beaujoire. Perhaps, in another realm it would have been a blessing knowing Nigeria never qualified for the tournament in the first place with Randy Waldrum's losing all their 3 group matches. #Paris2024
Onyi Echegini's first half strike was a thing of beauty no doubt. But realizing that it was the only goal of the Super Falcons campaign leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of Nigerian supporters who expected more from this team - the 'giants' of women's football in Africa.
No doubt, lots of lessons to take home, but the Olympic dream is over, at least for now. #Paris2024

🏁 FULL TIME! in Nantes 📍

Nigeria 🇳🇬 1-3 Japan 🇯🇵

Despite our efforts, we couldn't secure the win needed to advance. This marked the end to our Paris 2024 Olympics journey. We appreciate your support! #SoarSuperFalcons| #PARIS2024| #FalconsinParis| #NGAJPN  @thenff
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) July 31, 2024

The Super Falcons are out of the #Olympics 🇳🇬❌#OlympicGames #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/ALm9uFOt0T
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) July 31, 2024

FULL TIME IN NANTES: JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA AS SUPER FALCONS ARE OFFICIALLY KNOCKED OUT OF THE 2024 OLYMPICS.

90+4' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons have had 6 shots so far in this second half, 2 of which were on target. But neither found its way into the back of the net. They've also boasted the higher share of possession too but there's been nothing to show for it. Rather disappointing to say the least. #Paris2024

SUBSTITUTION (NIGERIA) : Osinache Ohale OUT, Uchenna Kanu IN #Paris2024

90' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Into the final minute of normal time here in Nantes, a defeat it will most likely be for the Super Falcons in arguably one of their worst campaigns in recent years, unless by some miracles they score 3 goals in the next.....8 minutes, which the referee has signalled for added time. #Paris2024

86' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Japan have had 5 shots so far in the second half, but neither of them is yet to test Chiamaka Nnadozie. Four minutes until the 90. From all indications, the Super Falcons will bow out of the Olympics this evening. #Paris2024

80' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Into the final 10 minutes of the game and the Super Falcons still trail in Nantes. If there's any positive so far in this second half, Japan are yet to register a shot on goal. But the damage might have already been done in the first half anyway.. #Paris2024

75' SUBSTITUTION (NIGERIA): Deborah Abiodun goes off for Esther Okoronkwo. #Paris2024

72' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons are running out of time here. If anyone wants to produce some magic for Nigeria, there's no better time to do so than now! #Paris2024

64' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons have had the lion's share of possession so far but haven't been able to get another goal to perhaps, kickstart a comeback here. #Paris2024

59' SUBSTITUTION (NIGERIA): Randy Waldrum makes his second change of the game as Asisat Oshoala goes off and Chinwendu Ihezuo comes on to replace her. #Paris2024

54' NO PENALTY! After a VAR check, the referee says there's no penalty in Nantes. Score is still Japan 3 Nigeria 1. #Paris2024

52' POSSIBLE PENALTY! Super Falcons could be in big trouble here as a poor challenge inside the area gifts the Japanese the advantage. Decision subject to VAR review #Paris2024

47' JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Super Falcons need to really dig deep to get a result in this second 45. But can they do it?! #Paris2024

SUBSTITUTION (NIGERIA): Nicole Payne comes on for Chidinma Okeke.

46' SECOND HALF UNDERWAY IN NANTES: JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA #Paris2024

🏁 HALF TIME! in Nantes 📍

Nigeria 🇳🇬 1-3 Japan 🇯🇵#SoarSuperFalcons| #Paris2024  | #FalconsinParis| #NGAJPN #Olympics  @thenff
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) July 31, 2024

HALF TIME IN NANTES! JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Super Falcons trail in their final group match at the 2024 Olympics in what has been nothing short of a proper stinker for Randy Waldrum's team. Nigeria probably needs a miracle in Nantes if they are to progress to the next stage of the competition. #Paris2024

⚽️ 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟: Japan 3-1 Nigeria

The Super Falcons concede again. What a free kick. #OlympicGames #JPNNGA pic.twitter.com/mnTsMFWHGT
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) July 31, 2024

なでしこ　北川のFKで3-1！ pic.twitter.com/SthSuWOotc
— WFN (@WFN71613005) July 31, 2024

45+5' GOAL!! JAPAN 3-1 NIGERIA: Kitagawa extends Japan's lead with a world-class freekick against the Super Falcons in what has been one way traffic in this contest so far. #Paris2024

Incase you miss Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament scored by Jennifer Echegini.

Here’s the goal and surely the goal of the tournament..

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥#JPNNGR #JPNNGA #OlympicGames #SoarSuperFalcons

pic.twitter.com/eP8IlRlysy
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) July 31, 2024

45' JAPAN 2-1 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons have upped their game in the final minutes of the opening half, now seeing more of the ball, Hopefully, Randy Waldrum's team can turn this around in the second half. #Paris2024

42' GOAL!! JAPAN 2-1 NIGERIA: Onyi Echegini gives the Super Falcons a lifeline in Nantes with a brilliant strike! It's the Super Falcons' first goal of the 2024 Olympics. Game on! #Paris2024

Super Falcons have been uninspiring in their performance so far.

Nigeria 0 - 2 Japan.#OlympicGames #Olympics
— Alao Abiodun (@biodun_alao) July 31, 2024

36' JAPAN 2-0 NIGERIA: At this rate, you have to wonder if the Super Falcons will score here. Still yet to have a single attempt at goal so far in this game. Uninspiring really. There's no clear-cut pattern, there's no style nor intent to even cause problems for the opposition in the final third. #Paris2024

なでしこ　ナイジェリア戦2点目田中！ pic.twitter.com/CJspYF9yX0
— WFN (@WFN71613005) July 31, 2024

32' GOAL!! JAPAN 2-0 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons go behind again as Mina Tanaka doubles it for Japan. Its two goals in 10 minutes to punish the African giants in the first half. #Paris2024

In case you missed Japan superb goal against Super Falcons of Nigeria.

Here’s the GOAL!!!🤯🤯🔥🔥#SoarSuperFalcons #Paris2024 #JPNNGA

pic.twitter.com/23a8t9yzvc
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) July 31, 2024

28' COOLING BREAK IN NANTES: Japan still lead Nigeria 1-0. Hamano, the 20-year-old Chelsea forward latched on perfectly a to a square ball to land the first blow. The Super Falcons have not been impressive in this contest so far. Hopefully, they can find some motivation. #Paris2024

24' JAPAN 1-0 NIGERIA: It's been a piss poor showing so far from the Super Falcons in Nantes. You have to wonder how many goals Nigeria needs to score now to even dream of qualification. #Paris2024

Super Falcons should've used Protest as an excuse to avoid this embarrassment of a performance
What is this na!😡😡 pic.twitter.com/11LbA76QxT
— HD♣︎Nigerian ☆ (@Reech_Tio) July 31, 2024

22' GOAL JAPAN! Maika Hamano fires past Chiamaka Nnadozie to give Japan the much deserved lead #Paris2024

20' JAPAN 0-0 NIGERIA: We're now officially past the opening quarter of the game, and there's still nothing to separate both teams. #Paris2024

10' JAPAN 0-0 NIGERIA: The Super Falcons are yet to fire a single shot at goal. Randy Waldrum's side know that an early goal can put them in a comfortable position in this contest. #Paris2024

7' NIGERIA SAVE! Chiamaka Nnadozie is alert to deny Japan the opening goal here. It's still 0-0 #Paris2024

KICK OFF! 0' And we're underway at the Stade de la Beaujoire. #Paris2024

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TEAM NEWS FOR JAPAN

Super Falcons Team News in
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🪨 Defence set up retained
⚡️Echegini starts
🙌🏽 No changes in attack #SoarSuperFalcons | #JPN NGA | #Paris2024 | #FalconsInParis pic.twitter.com/iz6emyHPz1
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) July 31, 2024

TEAM NEWS FOR THE SUPER FALCONS!

It's Japan vs Nigeria LIVE! at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. A win for the Super Falcons could see them still secure qualification to the next round.

Welcome to the final Group C match of the Paris 2024 Olympics women's football tournament.