The Flamingos almost blew up the chance of winning the bronze medal after allowing their 3-0 advantage to be cancelled by the Germans
After narrowly missing out on a place in the final match, the Flamingos on Sunday soared to a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Germany to win the bronze medal.
Germany thought they had broken the deadlock in the fifth minute before a VAR check overturned Marie Steiner’s goal two minutes later. Though there were pockets of chances afterwards for both teams, they were not converted as the Flamingos held on to their slim lead into the break. The Germans seeking respite pressured the Nigerian defence from Paulina Bartz’s shot but was saved by Omilana in the 65th minute. Two minutes later, Omilana saved another Bartz’s attempt from a free kick.
In the 85th minute, Bartz doubled Germany’s goal after substitute Laila Portella controlled a cross from Velt for the forward to slot home past Omilana.