Super Falcons Celebrates Their ‘Second Chance’ To Round 16 Qualification After ‘Argentina vs Scotland’ Dramatic Draw

June 20, 2019
190 Views

There was wild jubilation on Wednesday in the Super Falcons’ camp in Rennes, France as Argentina and Scotland played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in their final Group D match at the ongoing Women’s World Cup.

The Argentines, who had a point before their encounter and a mathematical chance of qualification to the round of 16, found themselves on the backfoot as the Scottish cruised to a 3-0 lead before the South Americans staged a late fightback to force a 3-3 draw.

A live Instagram video recorded by Super Falcons captain, Desire Oparanozie, showed the Falcons in wild jubilations five minutes to the end of the game.

They were seen jumping out of their room, hugging and chanting victory songs, knowing that the hopes of qualifying for the round of 16 have been brightened.

They rejoiced that the same rule which almost got them knocked out of the competition favoured them with the referee ordering a retake of Argentina’s penalty, which was earlier parried by the Scotland’s goalkeeper.

However, there are worries among the country’s football fans over the fate of the Super Falcons qualifying for the round of 16 at the ongoing Women’s World Cup in France.

After France beat the Falcons 1-0 on Monday night in their last Group A game, the African champions have three points and minus two goals difference and could only qualify for the round of 16 as a best loser.

For finishing third in the Group A, the Falcons’ chances of qualifying became slim and depend on the outcome of matches from other groups.

Of the best third-placed teams needed, two slots have already been filled by Brazil and China with six and four points respectively.

With the 3-3 draw played by Argentina and Scotland on Wednesday, Nigeria have a brighter chance of winning.

For the African champions to qualify now, New Zealand hold Cameroon to a draw or if either side win, but not with three goals margin.

Also, Thailand should not lose by more than three goals to Chile having earlier conceded 17 goals already.

You may be interested

AFCON 2025Q: Benin Republic Hit By Another Injury Blow
Sports
1 views
Sports
1 views

AFCON 2025Q: Benin Republic Hit By Another Injury Blow

Webby - November 13, 2024

Benin Republic will be without two more players for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria and…

Dier Set To Depart Bayern In Summer
Sports
2 views
Sports
2 views

Dier Set To Depart Bayern In Summer

Webby - November 13, 2024

Eric Dier is likely to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season according to transfer expert and Sky…

‘I Want More’ — Dessers Declares After Scoring 10th Goal For Rangers
Sports
3 views
Sports
3 views

‘I Want More’ — Dessers Declares After Scoring 10th Goal For Rangers

Webby - November 12, 2024

Cyriel Dessers is eager to score more goals for Scottish Premiership club Rangers.The striker has been in impressive form for…

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published.