Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Super Falcons have beaten Australia, the co-hosts of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, 3-2.
Nigeria’s senior female team got the better of their opponents in a thrilling encounter on Thursday afternoon.
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After going behind to the Aussies, the players showed great spirit to come back and beat their opponents.
The result sends the Super Falcons to the top of Group B on goal difference.
Australia’s Emily Van Egmond opened the scoring in the first minute of added time in the first half but the Aussies’ joy was short-lived as Nigerian forward Uchenna Kanu drew the Super Falcons level in the fifth minute of added time.
The Australians threatened the Super Falcons with some half chances but it was the latter who took the lead in the 65th minute as Osinachi Ohale bundled one home from a corner. It was however a bittersweet one for the defender as she took a nasty kick to her rib, leading to her substitution.
Substitute Asisat Oshoala extended Nigeria’s lead in the 72nd minute as the Barcelona Femini striker took advantage of a miscommunication in the Australian backline to slot home superbly.
The officials gave Australia 11-minute added time to crawl back into the game but they could only get a consolation through Alanna Kennedy in the 10th minute of added time as the match finished 3-2.
The Super Falcons now need at least a point to guarantee qualification to the Round of 16. They may still go through to the knockout stages if Canada beat Australia in the final group game.
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Nigeria will play their final group match against the Republic of Ireland on Monday, July 31, at 11am.
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