The Matildas are in danger of an embarrassing World Cup group exit after a 3-2 loss to Nigeria, putting immense pressure on them for Monday’s game against Canada.
The Matildas are in danger of an embarrassing World Cup group stage exit after a disastrous 3-2 defeat to Nigeria, which leaves them needing a win over reigning Olympic champions Canada on Monday night to guarantee their survival in the tournament.
There were some telling moments as Nigeria moved to a two-goal advantage before Australia got one back late.It means nothing short of a victory against Canada in Melbourne will do for the Matildas to secure safe passage into the knockout phase without relying on other results.
Making her first start for the Matildas in almost a year, her strike capped off a slick move that punished Nigerian captain Chiamaka Nnadozie for a shanked goal kick, which fell into the lap of Katrina Gorry. It was mostly luck, but they made their own. Cutting inside Ellie Carpenter on the flank, Rasheedat Ajibade’s cross deflected off her leg and then fell perfectly for Uchenna Kanu, who swept it home at the back post.
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