FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Secure Last-16 Berth As Ireland Make History

Nigeria have certified for the knockout section of the FIFA Ladies’s World Cup™ for the third time after battling out a 0-0 draw with Republic of Eire on Monday.

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Eire’s destiny was sealed earlier than this sport after slim defeats to Australia and Canada – however the stalemate with the Tremendous Falcons noticed them declare a first-ever Ladies’s World Cup level.

Nigeria can be joined by Australia within the final 16, with the co-hosts sending Olympic champions Canada residence following an emphatic 4-0 win.

An evenly-contested conflict at Brisbane Stadium started with Eire exhibiting early phases of dominance, with captain Katie McCabe having the primary effort of the sport when her shot fizzed narrowly large.

Nigeria ahead Asisat Oshoala was gifted a golden alternative to fireside her nation forward after Louise Quinn gave the ball away below stress. Pressured large, the Barcelona ahead might solely watch on as her effort curled away from the far put up.

Probably the most memorable moments of the sport got here simply after the interval, when Eire goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan pulled off one of many saves of the event. Uchenna Kanu acquired on the top of Toni Payne’s lofted ball into the field, however her header was parried on to the bar from Brosnan, who was fast to get down to fulfill the trouble and preserve her aspect within the sport.

Regardless of loads of efforts on objective, Nigeria couldn’t fairly discover the final touch that might see them snatch victory and prime the group – they due to this fact progress because the second-placed workforce in Group B.

Key stat

6 – Nigeria defender Onome Ebi turned the primary African footballer – male or feminine – to play in six World Cups.

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