Matildas v nigeria

Instead, defensive calamities and attacking inefficiencies consigned the Matildas to an all-or-nothing group-stage finale.

Nigeria came from behind to beat Australia and leave the co-hosts facing a battle to qualify for the last 16 of the Fifa Women's World Cup. Australia scored first when Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord's pass. But Nigeria equalised soon afterwards with Uchenna Kanu's calm finish, before Osinachi Ohale's header made it Nigeria move top of Group B, level with Canada on four points, while Australia are a point behind both before the last matches in the section on Monday. Australia face Olympic champions Canada in Melbourne and may need a victory to guarantee a place in the knockout stages, while Nigeria play already-eliminated Republic of Ireland at the same time in Brisbane.

Matildas v nigeria

An emergency warning is active for a fire burning in Victoria, north of Ballarat. Keep up to date with ABC Emergency. The Matildas have slumped to a disastrous loss to Nigeria and will likely have to beat Canada to avoid a group stage exit at their home Women's World Cup. In front of a raucous crowd in Brisbane, the Matildas let a first-half lead slip to Nigeria, who are one win away from qualifying for the Round of The Matildas took the lead in stoppage time of the first half when Emily van Egmond, who replaced the concussed Mary Fowler, scored after relentless pressure. But Nigeria took the wind out of Australia's sails five minutes later when Uchenna Kanu equalised against the run of play. In the second half, Australia's attack failed to capitalise on chances while their defence completely fell apart in front of 49, fans. Osinachi Ohale toe-poked Nigeria ahead in the 65th minute, injuring herself in the process. Rasheedat Ajibade headed the ball across the face and Ohale bundled it home, taking an accidental kick to the mid-section while scoring. Seven minutes later, under pressure from Asisat Oshoala, Alanna Kennedy attempted to head a Nigeria long ball back to goalkeeper MacKenzie Arnold but instead knocked it into the path of striker Oshoala to complete the Matildas' undoing. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson didn't make any attacking changes until bringing on Alex Chidiac in the 85th minute.

More replies 6 down, matildas v nigeria. Horan's header cancelled out Jill Roord's stunning first-half opener in Thursday's battle of the World Cup finalists in Wellington. That will feel like an hour for Nigeria.

Nigeria has produced a scintillating performance in this highly anticipated match-up against a talented Australian side buoyed by the roar of a home crowd. It was a performance that ranged from gritty backs-against-the-wall defending to slick, free-flowing and blistering attacks. We can only thank both teams for putting on a classic for football fans worldwide, and thank you, readers, for keeping us company. Nigeria proved it really is quality over quantity, firing off six shots with five reaching the target compared to the Matildas, who registered a whopping 17 shots, of which only six reached the target. I felt very strongly she was going to get a goal, and she got the game-winning goal, so extremely proud of the effort. Nigeria for life!

The Matildas have slumped to a disastrous loss to Nigeria and will likely have to beat Canada to avoid a group stage exit at their home Women's World Cup. In front of a raucous crowd in Brisbane, the Matildas let a first-half lead slip to Nigeria, who are one win away from qualifying for the Round of The Matildas took the lead in stoppage time of the first half when Emily van Egmond, who replaced the concussed Mary Fowler, scored after relentless pressure. But Nigeria took the wind out of Australia's sails five minutes later when Uchenna Kanu equalised against the run of play. In the second half, Australia's attack failed to capitalise on chances while their defence completely fell apart in front of 49, fans. Osinachi Ohale toe-poked Nigeria ahead in the 65th minute, injuring herself in the process. Rasheedat Ajibade headed the ball across the face and Ohale bundled it home, taking an accidental kick to the mid-section while scoring.

Matildas v nigeria

By the time Alanna Kennedy gets to the end of her sentence, listing all the things the Matildas did well in their loss to Nigeria on Thursday night, she is out of breath, glassy-eyed and wants to be anywhere else but here. The central defender is the first to pass through the mixed zone beneath the eerily quiet Brisbane Stadium; the first sacrificial lamb thrown to a ravenous media pack that asks her to dissect and analyse and justify the game when all she wants to do is cry. Obviously the third goal was a moment. We possessed the ball well, we moved them around a lot, we created chances and put them under a lot of pressure in their back third.

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Kennedy fluffs a header back to Arnold, and Oshoala, who had only been on the pitch for six minutes, latches onto the ball calmly passing it into the goal. The Spin Doctor replied: That is why they play the game and not decide the outcome based on paper. Line-ups Match Stats Live Text. Nice play from Carpenter. Oncha replied: It could be annoying listening to the condescending ways some of these pundits and commentators talk about certain teams. Attempt missed. Unfortunately, we were short tonight. It looked like a penalty for Australia from afar, but a replay shows Raso had her arms around Ayinde. Reply posted by Oncha, at 27 Jul Oncha. Substitution, Nigeria. How to watch the game! Portugal face the daunting task of beating defending champions the US in Auckland on Monday in the final round of group E to advance into the last Thank heavens Nigeria was able to hedge against that. Instead, Australia was sucker-punched and returned from the intermission still dazed.

How to watch the game! Can't make it to the game? Gustavsson was asked about player availability after it was revealed today that Mary Fowler and Aivi Luik will join the likes of Sam Kerr on the sidelines, with all three players being unavailable for selection after Kerr's calf injury before the Republic of Ireland game and Fowler and Luik's mild concussions they sustained yesterday in training.

Page 1 of 6. Reply posted by nope, at 27 Jul nope. Attempt blocked. That would be a disastrous denouement, an ending no one foretold. Instead, defensive calamities and attacking inefficiencies consigned the Matildas to an all-or-nothing group-stage finale. More replies 1 down. Both are likely to need to win their final group games to stay in the tournament, although draws could still be enough depending on other results. Reply posted by be77yadb, at 27 Jul be77yadb. In less than 96 hours the Matildas have their date with destiny. Footer ABC News homepage. A win or draw against Ireland should see them qualify for the round of