Alexia Patellas netted a fantastic free-kick as Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Nigeria in a tightly contested Group C match in Nantes on Sunday at the Paris 2024 Olympics .
Super Falcons opted to sit back, allowing La Roja of Spain to control possession in the games early stages.
Despite their efforts, the world champions could not penetrate the Nigerian defence, which the experienced Osinachi Ohale marshalled.
Esther Okoronkwo came close to opening the scoring in the 22nd minute but was denied by Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll.
Rasheedat Ajibade set up a goal-scoring opportunity for forward Esther Okoronkwo, but Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll saved her shot.
