Nigeria stun WWC co-hosts Australia FMTNews FMTSports
Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia.
In contrast, Nigeria tops Group B and plays Ireland – who are already out of contention – with the knockout rounds in sight. “A lot of things . We weren’t patient enough at times and we weren’t clinical enough,” she told Optus Sport.“We’ve just got to move on as quick as possible because this is what World Cups are about.
Australia finally got rewarded for their dominance in the first minute of first-half stoppage time when a poor goal kick from Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was picked off and Caitlin Foord’s low cross was met by Emily van Egmond, who calmly slotted the ball into the net.Rasheedat Ajibade cut inside and her shot deflected into the path of Uchenna Kanu, who beat Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold with a prodded finish at the back post.
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