SWEDEN U23 vs NIGERIA U23 LIVE Olympics 0 - 1

SWEDEN U23 vs NIGERIA U23
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Nigeria are now through to the quarter final

Full Time: Sweden 0-1 Nigeria

90+4' Nigeria almost home and dry

90+3' Madu hit a low shot which is saved by Linde

90' Four minutes of extra time will be added

90' Big Clearance: Seth with a big goal bound clearance



89'Imoh Ezekiel runs into trouble on the edge of the penalty area, with Nigeria's forwards looking a little bit leggy at this point. There are two minutes of stoppage time at Arena Amazonia. Sweden almost equalised courtesy Jdarevic.
87'The trailing side are still working very hard indeed to ensure that they aren't embarrassed by Nigeria. Khalili is released down the left-hand side and whips in a cross, but Sincere rises above Ishak to head clear. Offside though against Sweden
85'Sweden don't look to be able to mount any kind of big come-back, with Ericson’s changes not turning his side into a more potent offensive machine. Nigeria still look as though they want to send their fans home smiling with another goal this evening.
83'Kingsley Madu in for captain Mikel. Siasia has made his changes tactically, resting those who might be at a risk of injury. All that Dream Team VI need to do now is see this one out, though Sweden will fancy giving their fans something else to cheer about.


80'Etebo has been lively since coming onto the field, getting one shot away and now, his spin is too quick for Sema who takes him out and is booked for his troubles.

77'This match has just been a demonstration of the gulf between these two sides - not only in class, but also depth. The sheer amount of talent in reserve for Nigeria is really frightening.

Aminu umar (in) Sadiq umar (out)

Robin Quaison (in) Muamer Tankovic (out)

74'Latecomer Aminu Umar in. The statistics suggest a much more even game than it has been. Nigeria have more shots as Sweden trail in possession, and have even conceded more fouls. Another brilliant save by Linde

71'Etebo makes a run through the Swedes' flank, sends a low cross to onrushing Umar but he failed to connect. That could have been a disaster for Hakan Ericson's side who need a win desperately

68'Siasia has plenty of players out warming up on the sidelines, with Dream Team having the luxury of resting players to avoid missing the game versus . Sweden are trying to get a foothold in proceedings at present, but they are only seeing possession due to Nigeria's willingness to sit back and rest.

65'Adam Lundvist theatrics fails to fool the referee after falling cheaply in the Nigerian goal area, he is aware that it's a mountain for his team to climb at this stage.

Adam Lundkvist (Yellow Card)

62'Alexander Fransson out for Ken Sema. That could be the needed change to bring the Europeans back to life in this encounter dominated by the Dream Team VI59'Still, apart from that opening for Fransson moments ago, there's not a whole lot happening for Sweden in terms of goalscoring chances. They have a good opportunity to do so as Nigeria are inviting pressure on themselves. Lundovisit cautioned for his rough tackle on Etebo.

55'Nigeria get the ball moving once again for the second period, with Sweden's fans desperately trying to get their men pumped up. This could get very embarrassing if Siasia’s team are able to recreate their first-half showing.

52'Another wondersave from Linde off Etebo's long range effort. Yet another cornerkick for Nigeria. Quickly taken Stanley Amuzie side nets

49'Mikel Obi forces goalkeeper Linde to make a fine save as Nigeria win their ninth cornerkick in this encounter. Dazzling run from Abdullahi Shehu who tore apart Blågult backline

46'We are back underway in Manaus! Siasia’s men have a goal cushion heading into the second half. Will that see them into the knockout round?The fairytale continues

44'It's been nearly uninterrupted Nigeria possession for the past few minutes. Surprisingly though, Samson Siasia’s side have only held 57 per cent of the ball - I expected that figure to be significantly higher.

42'It was poor defending from Sweden, as a half-clearance from Adam Milosevic fell right to the AS Roma man, who did the rest. Already, it's looking like a mountain to climb for the Europeans

39' Goal!!!!!!!!!!! Sadiq Umar

39'Adam Lundqvist almost headed into his own net in his bid to clear a dangerous swing from Imoh Ezekiel. And fially Sadiq Umar heads in. What a goal from the AS Roma forward.

36'Another chance blown away by Etebo. The lively Imoh send a cross to the Swedes' backline but the four-goal hero against Japan could only head over the cross bar. Chances like this don't come often

33'Excellent tackle by Alexander Milosevic on Imoh Ezekiel as the game moves gradually into half time. With less than a quarter of an hour on the clock in this first half, Dream Team VI haven't really needed to get out of second gear.

30'GREAT CHANCE FOR NIGERIA! Certainly their best of the game. Mikel send a long ball to Imoh who dribbles two defenders, makes a short pass to Sadiq Umar who shoots into the waiting hands of goalkeeper Linde. Another great save from Linde and it’s a corner kick for Siasia’s team

27'Mikael Ishak is fouled by William Ekong and that is a free kick to Sweden. Quickly taken and Nigeria win ball possession again

24'There's definitely space behind the Sweden’s midfield if Nigeria are quick enough to transition from defence to attack. Though the Dream Team VI are getting sucked a little far upfield as they dominate the ball. Freekick to Nigeria as Abdullahi Shehu is fouled

21'Nigeria continue to hunt in packs, with Aminu and Imoh yet to make their presence really felt. At the other end, Mikael Ishak receives a fine cross from captain Ajdarevic but shoots wide

18'As this match is progressing, it's becoming clear that Sweden don't have much of an idea of how to proceed in attack other than exploiting opportunities that Nigeria present them - which has hardly been anything so far.

15'Sweden wrangle a spell of possession, but struggle to advance the ball out of their own half. Nigeria are doing a good job of overloading the middle and pressing the opposition off the ball.

12'Nigeriaare stringing together some neat passages of play, with Siasia's side not afraid to get the ball down and try and play. Eventually, however, they always have to plump for a long ball up to Etebo who has seems to have two defenders on him

9'Nice effort from Etebo who tries to put Dream Team VI ahead but goalkeeper Andeas Linde has been forced to make a double save. It is a corner kick to Nigeria. Excellent goalkeeping from the young Swede

6'Good effort from Tibbling! Sweden play some lovely interlinking football through the middle, with the midfielder teed up neatly by Konate but he fails to threaten goalkeeper Daniel

3'Both teams have had their chances to take the lead but it is still a scoreless affair here as both teams thread softly to avoid conceeding first.

1'We are underway in the first half in Brazil! Nigeria will fancy their chances of reaching the knock out phase, but this are in dire need of a win too. Will this be another high scoring affair?

SWEDEN XI: Linde, Lundqqvist, Milosevic, Nilsson, Konate, Khalili, Tibbling, Fransson, Quaison, Ajdrevic, Ishak

NIGERIA XI: Daniel, Sincere, Shehu, Ekong, Etebo, Ezekiel, Mikel, Umar, Azubuike, Amuzie, Muhammed
Nigeria U23 are unchanged for the second successive game as they look to get past the Europeans who are in dire need of a win