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'Hard luck for the Falcons' – Nigerians slam VAR decisions in France defeat

The Super Falcons were "robbed" by VAR in their last group game of the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup against France, claims Nigerian fans.

Nigeria went into the encounter in dire need of a positive result, but Wendie Renard’s 79th minute penalty condemned Thomas Dennerby’s ladies to their second defeat of the championship.

The game was heading for a 0-0 draw before VAR awarded a penalty kick to the hosts after Ngozi Ebere was penalised for fouling Viviane Asseyi in Nigeria's penalty area.

The initial kick by Renard hit the outside of the post and went wide.