In a stunning upset at the Women’s World Cup, Nigeria shocked tournament co-hosts Australia with a thrilling 3-2 victory in Brisbane, leaving the Matildas’ hopes of progressing to the knockout stages in danger. Nigeria’s come-from-behind win saw them take the top spot in Group B, while Australia slipped to second place, trailing behind Canada.
Australia, who were missing their star striker Sam Kerr once again, got off to a promising start as Emily van Egmond found the back of the net to give them the lead. However, Nigeria struck back just before halftime to equalize, setting the stage for a dramatic second half. Goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala left the hosts stunned and trailing by two goals.
Despite a late effort from Alanna Kennedy, who scored deep in stoppage time, Australia couldn’t salvage a draw. Now, they face an uphill battle as they must defeat the Olympic champions, Canada, in their crucial upcoming match in Melbourne on Monday to secure their place in the knockout rounds.
Nigeria’s victory marks the first triumph for an African team at this edition of the Women’s World Cup, adding to the excitement of the tournament. With Nigeria leading Group B, Canada and Australia are tied with four and three points, respectively. Ireland, although out of the tournament, could still play a decisive role in the group standings if they manage to defeat Nigeria in their next match.
For Australia, the return of Sam Kerr for the match against Canada becomes crucial, as they will be eager to bounce back from the setback against Nigeria and secure their progression to the knockout stages.
The Women’s World Cup continues to provide thrilling encounters and surprising outcomes, with fans eagerly following the live scores and updates. Portugal’s 2-0 victory over Vietnam and the 1-1 draw between the USA and the Netherlands in a rematch of the 2019 final added to the day’s excitement.
As the tournament progresses, the stakes are higher than ever, and teams are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of glory. The unpredictable nature of women’s football is on full display, making this World Cup an exhilarating spectacle for fans across the globe.
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