For the Tunisia team who had set themselves up to defend they were feeling pretty good about themselves twenty minutes into the game and had managed to keep the Nigerian players from creating any meaningful chances.
The Nigerian players on the hand were getting more and frustrated with every minute that passed.
They felt like they were being played with as they ran continuously after an opponent who seemed to have come to the match with only the thought of keeping possession.
They understood that no matter how well their opponents defended or passed around aimlessly, it was only a matter of time before chance came, but for a team who had been completely dominant until now, being played around with felt stifling.
It didn't take too long for tempers to start flaring and for someone to lose control.
In the 24th minute, the Nigerian midfielders coordinated well with one another to squeeze a Tunisia player who was on the ball.
