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Nigeria vs Iceland

Volgograd Arena
Jun 22, 2018 20:30 IST
Nigeria
2
-
0
FT
Iceland
Full Time
Musa
(50')
Musa
(76')
Idowu
(45')
Nigeria beat Iceland (2 - 0)
  • Nigeria
    NGA
    Iceland
    ISL
  • 61%
    POSSESSION
    39%
  • 2
    GOALS
    0
  • 16
    SHOTS
    10
  • 4
    SHOTS ON TARGET
    3
  • 9
    FOULS COMMITED
    10
  • 1
    YELLOW CARDS
    0
  • 0
    RED CARDS
    0
  • 1
    OFF SIDES
    0
  • 6
    CORNER KICKS
    5
Match Info
  • Tournament name FIFA World Cup, 2018
  • Venue Volgograd Arena
  • Date Jun 22, 2018 08:30 PM IST
  • Attendance 40904
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Match Completed
91'
Oghenekaro Etebo
Alex Iwobi
88'
Aron Gunnarsson
Ari Skulason
86'
Kelechi Iheanacho
Odion Ighalo
76'
Musa
72'
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson
Bjorn Sigurdarson
66'
Ragnar Sigurdsson
Sverrir Ingi Ingason
50'
Musa
46'
Brian Idowu
Tyronne Ebuehi
Half Time
45'
Idowu
Kick Off

Nigeria

3-5-2
  • 7
    Ahmed Musa
    14
    Kelechi Iheanacho
  • 11
    Victor Moses
    8
    Oghenekaro Etebo
    10
    John Obi Mikel
    4
    Onyinye Ndidi
    2
    Bryan Idowu
  • 22
    Kenneth Omeruo
    5
    William Ekong
    6
    Leon Balogun
  • 23
    Francis Uzoho
MIDFIELDER
8
Etebo Peter Oghenekaro
Midfielder
15
Joel Chukwuma Obi
Midfielder
10
John Michael Nchekwube Obinna
Midfielder
19
John Ogu
Midfielder
17
Ogenyi Eddy Onazi
Midfielder
4
Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
16
Daniel Akpeyi
Goalkeeper
23
Francis Uzoho
Goalkeeper
1
Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
7
Ahmed Musa
Forward
18
Alexander Chuka Iwobi
Forward
14
Kelechi Promise Iheanacho
Forward
9
Odion Jude Ighalo
Forward
13
Simeo Tochukwu Nwankwo
Forward
11
Victor Moses
Forward
DEFENDER
2
Bryan Oladapo Idowu
Defender
20
Chidozie Collins Awaziem
Defender
3
Elderson Echiejile
Defender
22
Kenneth Josiah Omeruo
Defender
6
Leon Balogun
Defender
12
Shehu Abdullahi
Defender
21
Tyronne Ebuehi
Defender
5
William Troost-Ekong
Defender

Iceland

4-4-2
  • 22
    Jon Bodvarsson
    11
    Alfred Finnbogason
  • 19
    Rurik Gislason
    17
    Aron Gunnarsson
    10
    Gylfi Sigurdsson
    8
    Birkir Bjarnason
  • 2
    Birkir Saevarsson
    14
    Kari Arnason
    6
    Ragnar Sigurdsson
    18
    Hordur Magnusson
  • 1
    Hannes Halldorsson
MIDFIELDER
4
Albert Gudmundsson
Midfielder
21
Arnor Ingvi Traustason
Midfielder
17
Aron Einar Gunnarsson
Midfielder
8
Birkir Bjarnason
Midfielder
20
Emil Hallfredsson
Midfielder
10
Gylfi Thor Sigurdsson
Midfielder
7
Johann Berg Gudmundsson
Midfielder
16
Olafur Ingi Skulason
Midfielder
19
Rurik Gislason
Midfielder
3
Samuel Kari Fridjonsson
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
12
Frederik August Albrecht Schram
Goalkeeper
1
Hannes Thor Halldorsson
Goalkeeper
13
Runar Alex Runarsson
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
11
Alfred Finnbogason
Forward
9
Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson
Forward
22
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson
Forward
DEFENDER
23
Ari Freyr Skulason
Defender
2
Birkir Mar Saevarsson
Defender
15
Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson
Defender
18
Hordur Bjorgvin Magnusson
Defender
14
Kari Arnason
Defender
6
Ragnar Sigurdsson
Defender
5
Sverrir Ingi Ingason
Defender
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90'
Full Time Analysis
It was Nigeria's pace on the counter which led to them breaking the scoreless first half. Victor Moses ran down the right flank and found Ahmed Musa in the box to tuck it home. Iceland were unable to break from their very defensive play style, which led to Musa's second goal, using his pace to get around the Iceland defense and patiently slotted home his second goal of the game. A VAR decision rewarded Iceland with a penalty kick, but Gylfi Sigurdsson was unable to take advantage of the situation by blasting the ball over the bar. Nigeria now go on to face Argentina, while Iceland take on Croatia next Tuesday in their final match of the Group Stage.
90'
Full Time
The referee has blown the whistle to signal full time, 2-0 Nigeria.
90'
Nigeria Shot
Alex Iwobi looks for goal after the Iceland team has pushed forward but get blocked right after the shot.
90'
John Obi Mikel Down
John Obi Mikel is down on the pitch. The medical staff is on to check on him, and leaves the pitch with ice on his right hand.
90'
Substitution
Alex Iwobi (on). Oghenekaro Etebo (off). (Nigeria)
89'
Nigeria Substitution
Alex Iwobi comes on for Oghenekaro Etebo.
87'
Iceland Shot
Alfred Finnbogason has his first shot of the game but Francis Uzoho gets his hands to it and parries it away.
87'
Substitution
Ari Skulason (on). Aron Gunnarsson (off). (Iceland)
86'
Iceland Substitution
The Iceland captain Aron Gunnarsson is subbed off for Ari Skulason.
85'
Substitution
Odion Ighalo (on). Kelechi Iheanacho (off). (Nigeria)
84'
Nigeria Substitution
Kelechi Iheanacho is subbed off for Odion Ighalo.
83'
Nigeria Shot
Kelechi Iheanacho looks to curl the ball into the net, but misses wide.
82'
Iceland Misses
Gylfi Sigurdsson skies the ball over the bar and misses the penalty!
80'
VAR Shows Penalty!
The referee has made his decision and has rewarded Iceland with a penalty!
79'
VAR Decision
The referee goes to the in stadium review box th look if Tyronne Ebuehi foul on Alfred Finnbogason is worthy of a penalty kick
75'
Goal
Ahmed Musa. Assist by Kenneth Omeruo (Nigeria)
74'
Goal Nigeria!
Ahmed Musa uses his speed to get past Iceland's defense then dribbles around the goalie, and shows patience to place the ball past to Iceland defenders on the line. 2-0 Nigeria.
73'
Nigeria Shot
Ahmed Musa unleashes a strike but pings it off the crossbar.
71'
Nigeria Corner
Kelechi Iheanacho whips in an inswinger which Leon Balogun get his head to but misses over the cross bar.
71'
Substitution
Bjorn Sigurdarson (on). Jon Dadi Bodvarsson (off). (Iceland)
70'
Iceland Subsitution
Arnor Traustason comes off for Bjorn Sigurdarson for some fresh legs.
69'
Nigeria Shot
William Ekong goes for a diving header, but is unable to hit the target, missing to the right of the post.
68'
Nigeria Shot
Oghenekaro Etebo gets behind Iceland's midfield and has a shot but is blocked by an Iceland defender before getting to goal.
67'
Iceland Shot
Rurik Gislason has a go from the top of the box and tries to bend it into the far post but misses above the bar.
65'
Nigeria Shot
Victor Moses hits the ball with veracity from the right wing but misses it wide.
65'
Substitution
Sverrir Ingi Ingason (on). Ragnar Sigurdsson (off). (Iceland)
64'
Iceland Substitution
Ragnar Sigurdsson comes off for Sverrir Ingi Ingason after injuring his head in an earlier challenge on Ahmed Musa.
62'
Iceland Free Kick
Gylfi Sigurdsson sends a cross in from the free kick but is too close to Francis Uzoho who calmly catches the ball.
56'
Nigeria Strike
Onyinye Ndidi has a strike from far which forces Hannes Halldorsson into a save which he can only parry above the bar.
54'
Ragnar Sigurdsson Return
Ragnar Sigurdsson has been bandaged up and has returned to the field. A good sign for Iceland.
50'
Ragnar Sigurdsson Down
Ragnar Sigurdsson is down on the pitch with medics around him. It seems as if he has a cut on the back of his head.
49'
Goal
Ahmed Musa. Assist by Victor Moses (Nigeria)
48'
Goal Nigeria!
Ahmed Musa puts the ball in the back of the net after a counter set up by Kelechi Iheanacho passing it to Victor Moses on the right flank and crossing it right into Musa's path. 1-0 Nigeria!
46'
Nigeria Early Shot
Oghenekaro Etebo gets Nigeria's first shot of the game which is handled by Hannes Halldorsson.
46'
Second Half
The teams have switched sides with Iceland now attacking form left to right, and the second half has begun.
46'
Substitution
Tyronne Ebuehi (on). Brian Idowu (off). (Nigeria)
45'
Halftime Substitution
Tyronne Ebuehi comes on at the half for Brian Idowu
45'
Halftime Analysis
Iceland will be happy going into the half after many late chances right before the whistle. Iceland started the game with an early shot from Gylfi Sigurdsson off a free kick. In a game that has been played mostly in the midfield third, the Icelander's have been able to shut down Nigeria's pace and been able to slow down the game, and dictate the tempo through Aron Gunnarsson's effort in the midfield. Nigeria will hope to be more creative in the attacking third, having been held to zero shots. If either team looks to get on the scoreboard, managers Gernot Rhor (Nigeria) and Heimir Hallgrimsson (Iceland) will have to make a few changes in the second half in hopes to break the 0-0 deadlock.
45'
Halftime
The whistle blows after a late flurry of chances for Iceland.
45'
Iceland Corner
Gylfi Sigurdsson has a corner kick which Jon Dadi Bodvarsson tries to nod back across but goes out of play for a goal kick.
44'
Iceland Free Kick
Gylfi Sigurdsson plays a ball which falls on top of the six yard box but no Iceland player can get a touch so send the ball goal-ward.
44'
Yellow Card
Brian Idowu (Nigeria)
43'
Nigeria Yellow Card
Brian Idowu earns himself a yellow card for a late, hard challenge on Aron Gunnarsson.
42'
Nigeria Corner
Kelechi Iheanacho whips in a corner but puts too much on it and curls behind for a goal kick.
37'
Nigeria Free Kick
Kelechi Iheanacho drives in a free kick in the corner but is cleared by Birkir Saevarsson.
35'
Iceland Cross
Birkir Saevarsson plays in a beautiful cross but neither Birkir Bjarnason or Jon Dadi Bodvarsson can get a touch to deflect the ball goalwards.
33'
Iceland Shot
Birkir Bjarnason has a volley but sends it skyward, way over the ball and Francis Uzoho watches go over.
30'
Iceland Defense
Iceland has been sitting back deep these past ten minutes and have slowed down the tempo, something Nigeria would hope to change with all the pace that is in their team.
21'
Iceland Corners
Iceland has two corners, both whiped in by Gylfi Sigurdsson. The first sees Francis Uzoho parrying it away, the second results in Leon Balogun heading clear.
15'
Nigeria Chance
Ahmed Musa looks for a shot but cannot get one past Iceland's brickwall defense which frustrated Argentina in their last match.
13'
Iceland Fan's
The Icelandic fans have started their viral Thunder Clap, hoping to encourage their team to find a goal.
7'
Nigeria Shot
Kenneth Omeruo heads the ball towards net for Nigeria's first shot of the game, but is no problem for Hannes Halldorsson.
5'
Iceland Shot
Gylfi Sigurdsson has a good look at goal from the top of the box and tries to curl it into the bottom corner of the net but Francis Uzoho does well to catch the ball.
3'
Iceland Free Kick
Gylfi Sigurdsson has a go from the free kick and forces a save from Francis Uzoho who parries it behind for the corner.
1'
Kickoff
Matthew Conger (New Zealand) blows his whistle, and we are underway at Volgograd Arena. Iceland are in their blue kits while Nigeria are sporting their green and white jerseys with white shorts. Iceland attack from right to left.
0'
History
Nigeria and Iceland have faced off only once before this tournament in 1981. During the friendly, Iceland secured a 3-0 victory.
0'
Nigeria
Nigeria Substitutions: Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Elderson Echiejile, Odion Ighalo, Abdullahi Shehu, Simeon Nwankwo, Joel Obi, Daniel Akpeyi, Ogenyi Onazi, Alex Iwobi, John Ogu, Chidozie Awaziem, Tyronne Ebuehi
0'
Nigeria
Nigeria (3-5-2): Francis Uzoho; Kenneth Omeruo, William Ekong, Leon Balogun; Victor Moses, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Obi Mikel, Onyinye Ndidi, Brian Idowu; Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho; Gernot Rohr (M)
0'
Iceland
Iceland Substitutions: Samuel Fridjonsson, Albert Gudmundsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Johann Gudmundsson, Bjorn Sigurdarson, Frederik Schram, Runar Runarsson, Holmar Eyjolfsson, Olafur Skulason, Emil Hallfredsson, Arnor Traustason, Ari Skulason
0'
Iceland
Iceland (4-4-2): Hannes Halldorsson; Birkir Saevarsson, Kari Arnason , Ragnar Sigurdsson, Hordur Magnusson; Rurik Gislason, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Aron Gunnarsson, Birkir Bjarnason; Alfred Finnbogason, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson; Heimir Hallgrimsson (M)
0'
Nigeria
Nigeria come into this match hoping to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat against Croatia. The team with the flashiest jerseys of the tournament will look for flashy wingers Victor Moses and Ahmed Musa to provide width and pace for the Nigerian's today.
0'
Iceland
Iceland come into this game after a very impressive performance against Group favorites Argentina, earning themselves one point in a 1-1 tie. The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup look to win the three points today, which will let the Icelander's control their own destiny in their final match against Croatia to qualify for the knock-out round. Iceland will look for experienced midfielders Gylfi Sigurdsson and Aron Gunnarsson to dictate the tempo of the match and control the game.
0'
Welcome
Welcome to the second match of Match Day 9 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup! We will see action in Group D as Iceland takes on Nigeria. Kickoff is just under an hour away, but in the meantime let's take a look at these two nations.