Alozie forgives James after moment of madness

<p>Michelle Alozie has called for Lauren James to be shown ‘respect’ after the England forward was sent off for stepping on her back during Monday’s World Cup clash.</p>, <p>James faces the prospect of a tournament-ending three-match ban for her sending off in the closing stages of normal time in Monday’s last-16 tie, which ended with England beating Nigeria on penalties.</p>, <p>Alozie tweeted she understood why James acted as she did in the pressure environment of a World Cup knockout game.</p>, <p>“Abeg, rest. We are playing on the world’s stage. This game is one of passion, insurmountable emotions, and moments. All respect for Lauren James,” she wrote.</p>, <p>The 21-year-old James also apologised to the Nigerian on Tuesday, while replying to Alozie’s tweet.</p>, <p>James stated, “All my love and respect to you (Alozie). I am sorry for what happened. Also, for our England fans and my teammates, playing with and for you is my greatest honour and I promise to learn from my experience.”</p>, <p>Alozie, 26, went on to miss her spot-kick in the shootout, but she was still in good humour on Tuesday, hilariously posting the picture of her being stamped on by James with the caption “life.”</p>, <p>She added in another tweet, “Still a red though.”</p>, <p>She also called for James to be shown ‘respect’ following her moment of madness.</p>, <p>Speaking after England won the penalty shoot-out 4-2, having clung on through extra time with 10 players, Alozie said there were “no hard feelings.”</p>, <p>“It was good for us. James is a really good player and nullifying her was really big for us,” she said.</p>, <p>“We didn’t want her to move freely and get those shots off that she usually does. It was good for us to have her taken out of the game.</p>, <p>“I was a little bit surprised by her reaction to the tackle. I don’t think it was really needed.</p>, <p>“I’m fine, my butt is fine from her stepping on it! I was kind of confused initially.</p>, <p>“I didn’t understand what was going on at first. There’s no hard feelings, i