Nigeria came from the back to defeat Australia 3-2 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match at the Brisbane Stadium, Australia on Thursday 27 July, 2023.
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| Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match between Co-host Australia and Nigeria at the Brisbane Stadium, Australia on Thursday 27 July, 2023 |
Co-host of the tournament, Australia, netted first through Emily van Egmond (45+1′), however, the Super Falcons fought back and equalized through Uchenna Kanu (45+6′).
Osinachi Ohale headed Nigeria ahead with the second in the 65th minute and Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala, scored the third in the 72nd minute.
Alanna Kennedy scored Australia’s second (90+10′) to end the encounter 2-3.
The Matildas face a battle to scale through into the round of 16 of the tournament following this outcome.
Nigeria clinch the top spot of Group B with four points, level with Canada, while Australia are third with three points.
Next, Australia and Nigeria will lock horns with Olympic Champions, Canada, and Republic of Ireland respectively.
Results ⬇
| FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Results – Thursday 27 July, 2023 |
| Australia 2-3 Nigeria |
| USA 1-1 Netherlands |
| Portugal 2-0 Vietnam |
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