So let’s wrap it there. That was a sloppy game with a few howlers in the mix, but both sides had some encouraging moments in the attack, and Nigeria will only gain confidence after keeping mighty Canada off the scoresheet.
The big winner here is, of course, Australia, which leads the group and has a clearer path toward winning it. But they also have to consider the fact that neither of these teams will be easy to hold off.
And with that, I’ll pass you over to our next game of the day, the Philippines vs. Switzerland. Your commentator is Mike Hytner. Please drop by, say hello and enjoy another game.
Fox is hyping the USA-Vietnam game with pictures of Alex Morgan and a bench player. Folks, can we move the spotlight off Megan Rapinoe? She was maybe the fifth-best player on the team in 2019 and has only been aging since. (That said, she was underrated earlier in her career and is one of the best crossers of the ball the game has ever seen.)
OK, let’s go back to Peter Oh: “This sloppy match is giving me a hankering for a heaping, messy plate of poutine and jollof rice.” Sounds good. I’ve eaten way too many Life Savers during this game.
Mary Waltz: “Canada are partners in the Commonwealth with Australia but the Aussies seem to be rooting for the Nigerian side. Sharing a King doesn’t seem to generate any Commonwealth love.” Maybe Canadian radio doesn’t play enough INXS and AC/DC?
Gerard Kennedy says thanks. You’re very welcome.
