{"id":110891,"date":"2023-07-31T13:47:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T12:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/?p=110891"},"modified":"2023-07-31T15:30:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T14:30:30","slug":"super-falcons-ireland-reaction-womens-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/super-falcons-ireland-reaction-womens-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Waldrum &#8216;shuts his critics up&#8217; as Super Falcons advance &#8211; Nigeria fans jubilant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/super-falcons-vs-ireland-prediction-womens-world-cup\/\">Super Falcons<\/a> of Nigeria battled Ireland's women's team in their last Group B match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The clash took place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The Super Falcons are appearing at the Women's World Cup for the ninth time, and we're determined to go past the group stage in this year's event like they did in the 2019 edition.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_110895\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110895\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-110895\" src=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369.jpg\" alt=\"Super Falcons player Asisat Oshoala in action for Nigeria\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369.jpg 850w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ICONSPORT_sipausa_47586369-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-110895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Icon Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Prior to kick-off, Nigeria were on top of Group B, keeping in mind that they only needed to draw against Ireland to ensure qualification into the knockout stage. You can get the match review <a href=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/super-falcons-vs-ireland-review-womens-world-cup\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, the Super Falcons played out a 0-0 draw against Ireland to finish the group on five points, and qualify to the Round of 16 for the second time in the last two editions of this tournament.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">There was nothing to split Republic of Ireland and Nigeria in Brisbane \/ Meaanjin as the game ends goalless. \ud83e\udd1d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BeyondGreatness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BeyondGreatness<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWWC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#FIFAWWC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FIFA Women&#39;s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FIFAWWC\/status\/1685982753219846144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile Australia trounced Canada 4-0 to end up as group winners. The result means that Nigeria are the only unbeaten side in the group.<\/p>\n<p>Canada and Ireland's World Cup campaign effectively came to and end. They finished third and fourth, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>After the match ended with Nigeria finishing second and reaching the next round, reactions poured in across social media from fans and pundits.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the best reactions we can find.<\/p>\n<h2>Social media reactions &#8211; Super Falcons reach knockout stage in Women's World Cup<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;They have done it! The Super Falcons seal qualification to the knockout phase&#8221; reacts <strong>Sour Super Eagles<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THEY HAVE DONE IT!<\/p>\n<p>The Super Falcons seal qualification to the knockout phase.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWWC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#FIFAWWC<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SoarSuperFalcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SoarSuperFalcons<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wmIsI0ctmD\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/wmIsI0ctmD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SSE_NGA\/status\/1685982173705175041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are through! We will face the winners of Group D in the Round of 16&#8221; reacts <strong>Home of Nigerian Football<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WE ARE THROUGH!! <\/p>\n<p>We will face the winners of Group D in the Round of 16. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IRLNGA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#IRLNGA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWWC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#FIFAWWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SuperFalcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SuperFalcons<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NGA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#NGA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EaglesTracker?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#EaglesTracker<\/a> \ud83e\udd85\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ba7BkMhFCi\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/ba7BkMhFCi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Home of Nigerian Football (@EaglesTrackerNG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EaglesTrackerNG\/status\/1685984721367445505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>FIFA Women's World Cup<\/strong> handle reacted thus:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Into the knockouts! \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NGSuper_Falcons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@NGSuper_Falcons<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWWC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#FIFAWWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VzMfPhn9E7\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/VzMfPhn9E7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FIFA Women&#39;s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FIFAWWC\/status\/1685985702520184832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Super Falcons<\/strong> handle also reacted to the achievement the Nigerian team recorded.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We&#39;ve sealed the Round of 16 berth!\u2705\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>Impossible without you, Nigerians! \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWWC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#FIFAWWC<\/a>\u202f\u202f | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SoarSuperFalcons?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SoarSuperFalcons<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NGA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#NGA<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IRLNGA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#IRLNGA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Gj6lm4IA7Q\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/Gj6lm4IA7Q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NGSuper_Falcons\/status\/1685990271543083008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Popular Nigerian pundit, Mike, reacted to Asisat Oshoala's two big misses earlier in the first half of the game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8- Oshoala two HUGE misses.<br \/>&#8211; Payne with a masterclass. <br \/>&#8211; Alozie as always \ud83d\ude0d. <br \/>&#8211; Demehin, massive at the back. <br \/>&#8211; Uchenna Kanu\u2019s header. <br \/>&#8211; Randy Waldrum shut critics up. <br \/>&#8211; Super Falcons QUALIFY for Round 16. <\/p>\n<p>FT: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWWC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#FIFAWWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/p20peRqcbN\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/p20peRqcbN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mike_ThePundit\/status\/1685986536012017665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Super Falcons of Nigeria will next play Group D runners-up on 7 August. At the moment, China occupy the second place in the group but they play English, the group leaders, in one of the last games of the group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Super Falcons of Nigeria battled Ireland&#8217;s women&#8217;s team in their last Group B match of the 2023 FIFA Women&#8217;s World Cup. The clash took place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia on Monday. 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