Nigeria defeats Australia in a Women’s World Cup comeback match.
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In a thrilling match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeria pulled off a miraculous comeback to defeat Australia, casting doubt on the host team’s chances of making it to the round of 16.
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When Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s feed into the first goal, Australia took the lead. Nigeria, though, swiftly equalized with Uchenna Kanu’s cool-headed finish. With a header by Osinachi Ohale, Nigeria took the lead with a score of 2-1.
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As a result, Nigeria is now tied for first place in Group B with Canada on four points. Australia, on the other side, finds themselves one point back of both groups going into Monday’s sectional championship games.
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Australia will play Canada in a critical matchup in Melbourne; a win would guarantee them a place in the knockout rounds. At the same time, in Brisbane, Nigeria will face the already eliminated Republic of Ireland.