Brazil's Gabi Nunes scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 win over Nigeria's Super Falcons at the 2024 Olympics. Nunes praised the Super Falcons' performance and expressed satisfaction with her goal. Brazil's next challenge is against world champions Spain as they aim to advance in the tournament.
In a tightly contested Group C fixture at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Brazil narrowly defeated Nigeria's Super Falcons 1-0 at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux. The sole goal of the match was scored by Brazilian forward Gabi Nunes, who converted a precise pass from veteran midfielder Marta just before halftime.
Nunes acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by the Super Falcons in her post-match comments. "It was a difficult game," Nunes admitted, as reported by FIFA.com. "I’m very happy with this win. We trained hard for this game, and I’m pleased to have contributed with a goal. Now, we need to rest and enjoy this moment."
Brazil's victory marks a strong start to their Olympic campaign. Looking ahead, the South American team is set to face the reigning world champions, Spain, in their next fixture on Sunday. Nunes and her teammates are eager to build on their success and continue their quest for Olympic glory.
