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While only victory would be enough for Cameroon to stand a chance of progression, Chile knew that they would progress if they avoided defeat, regardless of the drawing result at the same venue.
However, the 0-0 draw in the second leg of the playoff - as the Chileans claimed a 2-1 win on aggregate to ensure they secured their first-ever qualification ticket to the Olympic Games this summer.
Nchout and Gabrielle Onguene came close for the visitors but the Atletico Madrid star failed to put the ball past Chile goalkeeper Christiane Endler.
On the other hand, the Chileans enjoyed their positive moments in front of goal when Yanara Aedo and Guerrero came close but Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina did well to halt them.
Olympics Intercontinental Play-offs: Decisive Match For Lionesses
The
intercontinental qualifier for the Tokyo Olympic Games today, April 13, 2021 in
Arslan Zeki Demirci Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey. Today’s encounter is crucial for the Lionesses, as they must win to secure a ticket for the Olympic Games. Ahead of the encounter, the Indomitable Lionesses have been working hard. The team had their last training session yesterday, April 12, 2021 at the MC Sport Center in Antalya under the supervision of the head
coach Alain Djeumfa Defrasne. For three days, Coach Alain Djeumfa and the players have been working out wining strategies in order to correct the mistakes of the first leg to ensure the best result in the last remaining match. The winner on aggregate will qualify for the Olympic Games that will take place in July. Lire aussi : Ouverture démocratique: 30 ans de multipartisme
While only victory would be enough for Cameroon to stand a chance of progression, Chile knew that they would progress if they avoided defeat, regardless of the drawing result at the same venue.
However, the 0-0 draw in the second leg of the playoff - as the Chileans claimed a 2-1 win on aggregate to ensure they secured their first-ever qualification ticket to the Olympic Games this summer.
Nchout and Gabrielle Onguene came close for the visitors but the Atletico Madrid star failed to put the ball past Chile goalkeeper Christiane Endler.
On the other hand, the Chileans enjoyed their positive moments in front of goal when Yanara Aedo and Guerrero came close but Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina did well to halt them.