TVC E. Even with the hot game, the Nigerian fans in the stadium still singing and charging their team.
YELLOW CARD’ Lars Bender goes into the referee book for a foul on Mikel who does well to shrug him off.
SUB for Germany! Sven Bender OUT, Christiansen IN, Gnabry OUT, Philip Max IN
Gnabry cuts inside again and shoots but his effort is blocked this time. 72′ SUB Nigeria’ Udo OUT, Popoola Saliu IN
Into the last 20 minutes of the game. Nigeria still struggling to create chances. It’s been a disappointing outing for the African champions.
SUB Nigeria’ Disappointing Sadiq Umar OUT, Junior Ajayi IN
Mikel hits the side net from a free-kick. He tried the spectacular there.
HALF CHANCE! Gnabry shoots wide again from close range. He has been dangerous in this game.
Gnabry again drives forward and plays a defense splitting pass to Selke, the tall striker rounds goalkeeper Daniel but shoots wide from a very difficult angle.
Aminu Umar is played through on goal but Matthias Ginter produces a last minute tackle to deny the pacy winger a shooting chance. One minute of added time to be played.
Into the last five minutes of the game. Germany still pressing for a second but Nigeria continue to absorb the pressure.
The game still Nigeria 0 – 1 Germany as at 9:36 pm Nigerian time.
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