BBC under fire as England vs Nigeria viewers fume at Women’s World Cup coverage

BBC viewers were riled up on Monday morning during England’s knockout match with Nigeria. With tensions running high during the all-important clash, those tuning in were met by commentary that was marginally out of sync with the picture, causing them to hear about chances before they had appeared on screen. The Lionesses advanced to the knockout rounds of the Women’s World Cup after putting together a flawless run in the group stages. Wins over Haiti, Denmark and China saw Sarina Wiegman’s side comfortably through with only one goal conceded. Standards were always likely to increase upon meeting Nigeria, who themselves are undefeated at this year’s tournament. As expected, the two teams were closely-matched in the first half, with the scores goalless at the break. Some BBC viewers felt that the experience was tarnished by a technical issue, however, as the commentary seemed to be slightly ahead of the on-screen visuals. That became apparent when Ashleigh Plumptre smashed the bar for Nigeria in the first period, with commentators revealing as much before the powerful shot had even struck the woodwork on screen. “Anyone else’s BBC commentary out of sync with the pictures?” wrote @MrGeorgeThorp e on Twitter. “Knew that shot had hit the bar and Mary Earps had made a save about a second before they happened.” Meanwhile, @thereal_ET added: “If I have to pay a license fee the BBC could at least make sure their pictures and commentary are in sync.” England faced Nigeria for a spot in the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals (Image: GETTY) MORE TO FOLLOW We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/football . Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account – providing real news in real time. We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk .