Date: 12-06-2002
Stage: first round
Place: OSAKA
Running time: 109 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080p 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI : italian/english/spanish/german
My rating: *
Notes:
MATCH SUMMARY
Wednesday, 12 June 2002, 15:30
Osaka Nagai Stadium, Osaka
Attendance: 44,864
Meteo: Warm, humid conditions, 28°C
NIGERIA
Vincent Enyeama
Ifeanyi Udeze
Isaac Okoronkwo
Efe Sodje
Joseph Yobo
Justice Christopher
James Obiorah
Jay Jay Okocha (c)
Julius Aghahowa
Benedict Akwuegbu
Femi Opabunmi
Coach: Festus Onigbinde (NGA)
86′ ↓Femi Opabunmi ↑Pius Ikedia
ENGLAND
David Seaman
Sol Campbell
Ashley Cole
Rio Ferdinand
Danny Mills
David Beckham (c)
Nicky Butt
Paul Scholes
Trevor Sinclair
Emile Heskey
Michael Owen
Coach: Sven-Göran Eriksson (SWE)
69′ ↓Emile Heskey ↑Teddy Sheringham
77′ ↓Michael Owen ↑Darius Vassell
85′ ↓Ashley Cole ↑Wayne Bridge
Referee: Brian Hall (USA)
Goals:
None
Match overview
England laboured to a goalless draw against Nigeria that proved sufficient for qualification to the knockout stages. Both teams struggled to create clear chances in humid conditions, with England’s performance lacking the creativity needed to break down a well-organised Nigerian defence. The result left Nigeria eliminated from the tournament.
Trivia
The match was notable for the absence of any bookings, making it one of the cleanest fixtures of the tournament. England’s qualification was secured despite their lacklustre performance, thanks to Sweden’s victory over Argentina in the parallel fixture.
