FIFA World Cup (2002 Korea Rep/Japan)
Sunday, 02 June 2002@05:30
Matchday 1
Matchday 1
Kashima Soccer Stadium (Kashima - Japan)
34050 spectators
34050 spectators
Match officials
Referee
Assistant 1
Assistant 2
Fourth official
Argentina
12
P. Cavallero
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
3
J. Sorín
Defender
Defender
13
D. Placente
Defender
Defender
8
J. Zanetti
Defender
Defender
6
W. Samuel
Defender
Defender
11
J. Verón
Midfielder
Midfielder
7
C. López
Attacker
Attacker
10
A. Ortega
Attacker
Attacker
9
G. Batistuta
Attacker
Attacker
4
M. Pochettino
Coach
Coach
14
D. Simeone
Coach
Coach
Coach:
M. Bielsa
Substitutes
23
R. Bonano
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
2
R. Ayala
Defender
Defender
18
C. González
Midfielder
Midfielder
17
G. López
Midfielder
Midfielder
15
C. Husaín
Midfielder
Midfielder
21
C. Caniggia
Attacker
Attacker
16
P. Aimar
Coach
Coach
19
H. Crespo
Coach
Coach
5
M. Almeyda
Coach
Coach
22
J. Chamot
Coach
Coach
1
G. Burgos
Coach
Coach
20
M. Gallardo
Coach
Coach
Nigeria (5-2-3)
1
I. Shorunmu
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
2
J. Yobo
Defender
Defender
3
C. Babayaro
Defender
Defender
5
I. Okoronkwo
Defender
Defender
16
E. Sodje
Defender
Defender
6
T. West
Defender
Defender
10
J. Okocha
Midfielder
Midfielder
11
G. Lawal
Midfielder
Midfielder
4
N. Kanu
Attacker
Attacker
17
J. Aghahowa
Attacker
Attacker
9
B. Ogbeche
Attacker
Attacker
Coach:
F. Onigbinde
Substitutes
12
A. Ejide
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
22
V. Enyeama
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
14
I. Udeze
Defender
Defender
19
E. Ejiofor
Defender
Defender
13
R. Afolabi
Defender
Defender
15
J. Christopher
Midfielder
Midfielder
20
J. Obiorah
Midfielder
Midfielder
8
M. Adepoju
Midfielder
Midfielder
7
P. Ikedia
Attacker
Attacker
18
B. Akwuegbu
Attacker
Attacker
21
J. Utaka
Attacker
Attacker
23
F. Opabunmi
Attacker
Attacker
90'
The referee G. Veissière shows a yellow card to D. Simeone (Argentina).
81'
There is a substitution for Argentina. H. Crespo will take part of the match, replacing G. Batistuta.
78'
M. Bielsa (Argentina) has decided to make a substitution, with P. Aimar replacing J. Verón.
73'
G. Veissière considers that E. Sodje (Nigeria) deserves a yellow card.
73'
The referee G. Veissière authorizes a substitution and J. Christopher (Nigeria) will replace E. Sodje.
63'
GOOOOOAL!!! G. Batistuta scores for Argentina, assisted by J. Verón.
51'
W. Samuel (Argentina) received a yellow card from the referee. He has to be very careful for the rest of the match.
48'
F. Onigbinde (Nigeria) has decided to make a substitution, with P. Ikedia replacing N. Kanu.
46'
There is a substitution for Argentina. C. González will take part of the match, replacing C. López.
Last H2H matches
26.06.18
Nigeria
Argentina
1
2
FT
14.11.17
Argentina
Nigeria
2
4
FT
25.06.14
Nigeria
Argentina
2
3
FT
06.09.11
Argentina
Nigeria
3
1
FT
01.06.11
Nigeria
Argentina
4
1
FT
12.06.10
Argentina
Nigeria
1
0
FT
02.06.02
Argentina
Nigeria
1
0
FT
09.01.95
Nigeria
Argentina
0
0
FT
25.06.94
Argentina
Nigeria
2
1
FT
* Last 15 matches (if available) between Argentina and Nigeria.
Last H2H matches (with Argentina as host)
14.11.17
Argentina
Nigeria
2
4
FT
06.09.11
Argentina
Nigeria
3
1
FT
12.06.10
Argentina
Nigeria
1
0
FT
02.06.02
Argentina
Nigeria
1
0
FT
25.06.94
Argentina
Nigeria
2
1
FT
* Last 15 matches (if available) between Argentina and Nigeria with Argentina as host team.
Argentina
Total
Home
Away
Matches played
9
5 (55.56%)
4 (44.44%)
Wins
6
4 (66.67%)
2 (33.33%)
Draws
1
0 (0.00%)
1 (100.00%)
Losses
2
1 (50.00%)
1 (50.00%)
Goals for
15
9 (60.00%)
6 (40.00%)
Goals against
13
6 (46.15%)
7 (53.85%)
* Stats from all matches played between Argentina and Nigeria, under Argentina perspective
Nigeria
Total
Home
Away
Matches played
9
4 (44.44%)
5 (55.56%)
Wins
2
1 (50.00%)
1 (50.00%)
Draws
1
1 (100.00%)
0 (0.00%)
Losses
6
2 (33.33%)
4 (66.67%)
Goals for
13
7 (53.85%)
6 (46.15%)
Goals against
15
6 (40.00%)
9 (60.00%)
* Stats from all matches played between Argentina and Nigeria, under Nigeria perspective
Argentina form
Overall
27.03.24
Argentina
Costa Rica
3
1
FT
23.03.24
Argentina
El Salvador
3
0
FT
22.11.23
Brazil
Argentina
0
1
FT
17.11.23
Argentina
Uruguay
0
2
FT
18.10.23
Peru
Argentina
0
2
FT
12.10.23
Argentina
Paraguay
1
0
FT
12.09.23
Bolivia
Argentina
0
3
FT
08.09.23
Argentina
Ecuador
1
0
FT
19.06.23
Indonesia
Argentina
0
2
FT
15.06.23
Argentina
Australia
2
0
FT
Home
27.03.24
Argentina
Costa Rica
3
1
FT
23.03.24
Argentina
El Salvador
3
0
FT
17.11.23
Argentina
Uruguay
0
2
FT
12.10.23
Argentina
Paraguay
1
0
FT
08.09.23
Argentina
Ecuador
1
0
FT
15.06.23
Argentina
Australia
2
0
FT
28.03.23
Argentina
Curaçao
7
0
FT
23.03.23
Argentina
Panama
2
0
FT
18.12.22
Argentina
France
PSO
4
2
3
3
FT
13.12.22
Argentina
Croatia
3
0
FT
* Argentina's last 10 matches overall and as host team.
Nigeria form
Overall
26.03.24
Mali
Nigeria
2
0
FT
22.03.24
Nigeria
Ghana
2
1
FT
11.02.24
Nigeria
Côte d'Ivoire
1
2
FT
07.02.24
Nigeria
South Africa
PSO
4
2
1
1
FT
02.02.24
Nigeria
Angola
1
0
FT
27.01.24
Nigeria
Cameroon
2
0
FT
22.01.24
Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria
0
1
FT
18.01.24
Côte d'Ivoire
Nigeria
0
1
FT
14.01.24
Nigeria
Equatorial Guinea
1
1
FT
08.01.24
Guinea
Nigeria
2
0
FT
Away
26.03.24
Mali
Nigeria
2
0
FT
22.01.24
Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria
0
1
FT
18.01.24
Côte d'Ivoire
Nigeria
0
1
FT
08.01.24
Guinea
Nigeria
2
0
FT
19.11.23
Zimbabwe
Nigeria
1
1
FT
16.10.23
Mozambique
Nigeria
2
3
FT
13.10.23
Saudi Arabia
Nigeria
2
2
FT
18.06.23
Sierra Leone
Nigeria
2
3
FT
27.03.23
Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria
0
1
FT
17.11.22
Portugal
Nigeria
4
0
FT
* Nigeria's last 10 matches overall and as away team.