The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been full of surprises and excitement, and the England vs. Nigeria match was no exception. On June 14th, England’s Lauren James received a red card in the second half of the match, resulting in her being sent off the field.
The red card was given to James after she committed a foul on Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala in the 65th minute of the match. James was given a yellow card earlier in the match, and the referee determined that the foul was serious enough to warrant a red card.
The red card had a significant impact on the match, as it left England with only 10 players on the field. Despite this, England was able to hold off Nigeria and secure a 3-0 victory. This was England’s first win in the tournament, and it was a huge boost for their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.
The red card also had an impact on James’ performance in the tournament. She had been playing well up until that point, but the red card meant that she would have to sit out the next match against Cameroon. This could be a major setback for her and her team, as she is a key player for England.
Overall, the red card given to Lauren James was a major turning point in the match between England and Nigeria. It had a significant impact on the outcome of the match, as well as on James’ performance in the tournament. It will be interesting to see how England fares in their next match without James on the field.
