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Nigeria is set to battle Denmark at the men's football event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Summary: 2016 Olympics: Nigeria Defeat Denmark 2 - 0
Here are live updates from the event:
1'- Kick off.
3' - Good start from Nigeria. Ezekiel Imoh bursts down the Danes right and forced goalkeeper Hojbjerb into a fine save
6' Nigeria applying the early pressure, but Mikel is unable to get in a cross from the left as Maxso slides in to put the ball out for a throw-in. Denmark struggling to get a foot on the ball at the moment.
15' - Captain Mikel Obi puts Nigeria in front, powering in a low cross from Imoh Ezekiel past goalkeeper Hojbjerg whose defence was nowhere to be found. Good start.
20': Imoh Ezekiel comes close from a dazzling run down the left. Nigeria 1 Denmark 0
26' - Emmanuel Daniel makes two excellent saves within a minute to preserve Nigeria's lead.
36' - Denmark are stepping up the pace, but the next attack comes to an end when Gregor's disappointing cutback is intercepted by Troost-Ekong. At the other end, goalkeeper Hojbjerg had to rush out to make a clearance.
42' - Hojbjerb whips in a cross from the left, Shehu meets it with his head, but the ball is directed just wide of the left-hand upright from eight yards out.
45' - Emmanuel Daniel makes another marvelous save off a Gomes header.
Half Time: Nigeria 1 - 0 Denmark
46' Second half underway
50' Umar drives into Denmark's, looks to be waiting for a reason to go down, but it doesn't come and the move breaks down. Good defending by the Europeans as his attack is diluted
59' Mikel swings a corner into the Danish box but there's nobody there to take advantage before the Aminu Umar heads in the second. Goal!
74' Larsen tried a shot from outside the box but it goes harmlessly wide.
83' Azubuike gets a a yellow card for handling the ball. He'll miss the semi against Germany.
87' Nigeria gets an opportunity to make it 3. But the tap in goes over the bar
89' Nigeria almost through to the semi. Still 2 - 0.
90' 3 minutes extra time added
Full Time: Nigeria 2 - 0 Denmark
Read: 2016 Olympics: Nigeria set for Tough Semi Final Clash With Germany
Summary: 2016 Olympics: Nigeria Defeat Denmark 2 - 0
Here are live updates from the event:
1'- Kick off.
3' - Good start from Nigeria. Ezekiel Imoh bursts down the Danes right and forced goalkeeper Hojbjerb into a fine save
6' Nigeria applying the early pressure, but Mikel is unable to get in a cross from the left as Maxso slides in to put the ball out for a throw-in. Denmark struggling to get a foot on the ball at the moment.
15' - Captain Mikel Obi puts Nigeria in front, powering in a low cross from Imoh Ezekiel past goalkeeper Hojbjerg whose defence was nowhere to be found. Good start.
20': Imoh Ezekiel comes close from a dazzling run down the left. Nigeria 1 Denmark 0
26' - Emmanuel Daniel makes two excellent saves within a minute to preserve Nigeria's lead.
36' - Denmark are stepping up the pace, but the next attack comes to an end when Gregor's disappointing cutback is intercepted by Troost-Ekong. At the other end, goalkeeper Hojbjerg had to rush out to make a clearance.
42' - Hojbjerb whips in a cross from the left, Shehu meets it with his head, but the ball is directed just wide of the left-hand upright from eight yards out.
45' - Emmanuel Daniel makes another marvelous save off a Gomes header.
Half Time: Nigeria 1 - 0 Denmark
46' Second half underway
50' Umar drives into Denmark's, looks to be waiting for a reason to go down, but it doesn't come and the move breaks down. Good defending by the Europeans as his attack is diluted
59' Mikel swings a corner into the Danish box but there's nobody there to take advantage before the Aminu Umar heads in the second. Goal!
74' Larsen tried a shot from outside the box but it goes harmlessly wide.
83' Azubuike gets a a yellow card for handling the ball. He'll miss the semi against Germany.
87' Nigeria gets an opportunity to make it 3. But the tap in goes over the bar
89' Nigeria almost through to the semi. Still 2 - 0.
90' 3 minutes extra time added
Full Time: Nigeria 2 - 0 Denmark
Read: 2016 Olympics: Nigeria set for Tough Semi Final Clash With Germany
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