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Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie reacts to her penalty saving heroics as Paris FC defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League game played at the Stade Robert-Bobin on Thursday, December 14, 2023.<\/p>\n
Nnadozie\u2019s exceptional penalty-saving heroics further underscored her recent recognition as the 2023 CAF Women\u2019s Goalkeeper of the Year.<\/p>\n
Here is her post-match comments as captured by SPORTSRATION<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Expressing her joy after the game, Nnadozie emphasized her happiness in contributing to her team\u2019s success. She credited the crucial penalty save for helping the team maintain focus, describing the victory as a collective achievement.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m so happy to have helped my team-mates to win this game. I think the penalty save helped us to stay focused. It\u2019s really a win for the team.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n Acknowledging the challenging nature of their group, Nnadozie highlighted the significance of the victory in boosting morale. She emphasized the team\u2019s commitment to continuous hard work and replicating their successful performance in future matches.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a tough group, but this victory is really going to help us, and it\u2019ll boost our morale. We just have to keep working hard, and repeat what we\u2019ve done today.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n Nnadozie expressed gratitude to the fans, describing their support as amazing. She pledged the team\u2019s commitment to working hard to make the fans proud in upcoming matches.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you so much to the fans. They were amazing. We promise that we\u2019ll keep working hard to make them proud.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n Reflecting on her recent accolade, Nnadozie expressed pride in winning the 2023 CAF Women\u2019s Goalkeeper of the Year award. She viewed the recognition as a morale booster, affirming her dedication to sustained hard work, considering it just the beginning of her journey.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m so proud. This award is a morale booster for me because I\u2019ve been working so hard for so many years. I have to keep working hard and this is just the beginning.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n Paris FC seized an early 2-0 lead within the first six minutes of the game, with goals from Julie Dufour and Gaetane Thiney.<\/p>\n Nnadozie showcased her penalty-saving expertise, denying Real Madrid\u2019s Olga Carmona in the 36th minute. This marked her fourth penalty save of the season, having thwarted attempts from Arsenal\u00a0and Wolfsburg in previous matches.<\/p>\n Despite Real Madrid pulling a goal back in the second half through Caroline Moller, Nnadozie\u2019s outstanding performance, coupled with the team\u2019s resilience, secured a historic win for Paris FC.<\/p>\n Chiamaka Nnadozie\u2019s recent recognition and exceptional contributions underscore her prominence in women\u2019s football, leaving a lasting impact on the international stage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nOn Her Match-Winning Performance<\/strong><\/h4>\n
On Paris FC Women\u2019s Champions League Group<\/strong><\/h4>\n
On the Fans<\/strong><\/h4>\n
On Winning Goalkeeper of the Year at 2023 CAF Awards<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Paris FC vs. Real Madrid: How It Happened<\/strong><\/h4>\n