Waldrum silent on officiating to avoid ‘trouble’

The Falcons were reduced to nine women after Halimatu Ayinde and Rasheedat Ajibade were both sent off in the second half.

The nine-time champions went into the fixture at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat seeking to reach the final and retain the title they won in Ghana four years ago, but they were eliminated by the Atlas Lionesses, who won 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 deadlock in regular and extra-time. Waldrum’s side dominated the Lionesses, especially in the opening stages of the first half but were hard done by after Ayinde was sent off for an early shower in the 48th minute.

However, the red card did not dampen their spirits as they took the lead in the 64th minute when defender Yasmin Mrabet put the ball into her own net after pressure from Ajibade. Morocco restored parity four minutes later when Sanaa Mssoudy scored and in the 68th minute Nigeria suffered a further headache as they were reduced to nine players after Ajibade was sent off as well.

There was nothing wrong with the officiating, the both tackles were red card offense. However, the Super Falcons gave me a lot of joy in that match.

nothing to talk about. both reds were deserved. world place and 3rd place is fine too, we move

No, that's what happens when a foreigner with no feeling of belongingness is in charge!

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