14. Nigeria
Nigera kept attacking, and attacking, and attacking, but it wasn’t enough when they couldn’t finish.
They had 157 attacks and 64 percent of their shots were on target — but only scored three goals. They were dangerous at times, but their finishing is what got them eliminated in the round of 16.
Goals Scored: 3 (21st)
Goals Conceded: 5 (16th)
Completed Passes: 74% (22nd)
Attacks: 157 (8th)
Shot on goal per total shots: 64% (8th)
Possession: 51% (14th)
Completed Clearances: 90% (5th)
Saves: 21 (6th)

Alec Kleyer
Alec Kleyer is a second year student at Macaulay Honors College. He's played, watched, analyzed soccer/futbol most of his life. Visit his blog at knlsoccer.com for soccer news outside of the World Cup!