Nigeria may have won a point, or possibly three, from their match against world champions Spain if they could have held on for five more minutes.

But poor finishing, and one moment of switch-off at the back saw them condemned to a second straight defeat at the Olympic Games — and contemplating the prospect of a third early exit in four Games.

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Chiamaka Nnadozie, the goalie, was both a villain and a hero. Despite her excellent stop from point blank range, she was out of position and let Alexia Putella’s freekick soar in over her.

After the 1-0 loss to Brazil, Randy Waldrum made two changes to his starting lineup for the clash against the world’s top-ranked team. Star forward Asisat Oshoala, who did not see action against Brazil, was restored to the lineup along with Esther Okoronkwo.

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Still, the shine was on Deborah Abiodun, captain Rasheedat Ajibade and, as usual, Nnadozie for the most part, until her late error.

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