Super Falcons’ goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie helped Paris FC secure a spot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification stage by defeating Stade Reims Féminines in a dramatic 3rd place playoff on Thursday night.
The game, held in the French Women’s top-flight league, ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time.
Nnadozie made crucial saves early on, denying Reims’ Shana Chossenotte and Mathilde Kack in the first half.
The match also featured another Super Falcons player, Rofiat Imuran, who started for Reims.
Paris FC’s Clara Matéo broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute, but Reims quickly responded with a penalty converted by Rachel Corboz after Paris FC’s Kaja Korosec fouled Charlène Meyong.
With the score tied at the end of regulation, the match went to penalties.
Although Nnadozie didn’t save any penalties, her solid performance throughout the game boosted Paris FC’s morale.
Paris FC ultimately emerged victorious in the shootout, clinching a crucial 3rd place finish in the league.
This victory ensures Paris FC’s participation in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers next season.
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Super Falcons’ goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie helped Paris FC secure a spot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification stage by defeating Stade Reims Féminines in a dramatic 3rd place playoff on Thursday night.
The game, held in the French Women’s top-flight league, ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time.
Nnadozie made crucial saves early on, denying Reims’ Shana Chossenotte and Mathilde Kack in the first half.
The match also featured another Super Falcons player, Rofiat Imuran, who started for Reims.
Paris FC’s Clara Matéo broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute, but Reims quickly responded with a penalty converted by Rachel Corboz after Paris FC’s Kaja Korosec fouled Charlène Meyong.
With the score tied at the end of regulation, the match went to penalties.
Although Nnadozie didn’t save any penalties, her solid performance throughout the game boosted Paris FC’s morale.
Paris FC ultimately emerged victorious in the shootout, clinching a crucial 3rd place finish in the league.
This victory ensures Paris FC’s participation in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers next season.
If you use the quotes from this content, you legally agree to give www.brila.net the News credit as the source and a backlink to our story. Copyright 2024 Brila Media.
