The ongoing Round 16 Women's World Cup match between Nigeria and England has taken an unexpected turn, capturing attention due to a significant incident involving Chelsea women star, Lauren James. James received a red card for a contentious action in which she stepped on Super Falcons player Michelle Alozie.
Throughout the match, the Nigerian players have maintained a determined and assertive stance, applying consistent pressure on the English team and effectively limiting their opportunities.
Lauren James, a standout performer for England in their World Cup campaign, found herself marked closely by the Super Falcons players, who exhibited remarkable performance thus far. Under this tight defense, James encountered difficulties and frustration, leading to a pivotal moment of tension in the match.
As frustrations escalated and emotions ran high, Lauren James made a controversial decision by taking out her frustration on Michelle Alozie. In an intense collision between the two players, James deliberately stepped on Alozie while attempting to regain her footing. The incident resulted in visible pain for Alozie, prompting immediate reactions from players, officials, and spectators.
Lauren James is out…very silly #ENGNGA pic.twitter.com/cHPMao5jIw
— Harry (@iam_harryberry) August 7, 2023
Lauren James has went from hero to zero for England Women at the World Cup!She has just seen a red card for this stupidity 🤯
— Suzesport.com (@SuZeSport) August 7, 2023
After a review, she was handed a red-card and sent off from the match. Winner of this round of 16 match will be playing Colombia in the quarterfinals.