Ireland v nigeria brisbane

Nigeria did just enough to hold Ireland to a scoreless tie ata result that sends Nigeria on to the knockout round. Ireland's time in the Women's World Cup comes to a close. Here are the top moments!

Ireland secured their first point of the World Cup as they concluded their debut major tournament campaign with a draw against Nigeria, who advance to the last 16 as Group B runners-up. Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts. Ireland are yet to make a change as we approach the last 10 minutes in Brisbane. The Girls in Green are holding in. O'Sullivan finds herself with the ball in the box.

Ireland v nigeria brisbane

The Super Falcons stay alive in the tournament. Ireland head home along with Olympic champions Canada, who were thumped by Australia in Melbourne. Read our wrap of how Nigeria and Australia sealed their last spots. Impossible without you, Nigerians! The Super Falcons seal qualification to the knockout phase. Second place in the group means that they will stay in Brisbane for their next match at the tournament. Into the knockouts! The Matildas ran out winners over Olympic champions Canada in Melbourne. They top Group B with six points. With Sam Kerr still to return for the hosts, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the knockout rounds. They drew with Olympic champions Canada, stunned co-hosts Australia with a win and saw out a goalless draw this evening against Ireland. The Super Falcons will face the winner of Group D in the last If all goes as expected, that would mean Nigeria vs England. Job done!

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Courtney Brosnan on that save: Yeah I think obviously an unbelievable cross into the box, I knew I needed to make a special save, I just threw my body on it, I wanted to keep us in the game. We need to get there to score, we have done that so much better than the early games. I think we can be really proud, we have had equal games against top 10 nations. Those players came out as very good players, they come out as world stars. They will get more contracts and opportunities and the next generation can step in. But Ireland get their first ever point of the World Cup against strong opposition. Nigeria lacked much ambition once word got around about the score in Australia-Canada.

Super Falcons secured their last place with draw in Brisbane as Ireland earned their first ever World Cup point and clean sheet. Ireland have been sloppy the last five minutes. Plumptre, born in Leicester but with a Nigerian grandfather, wins a corner for the African side, but Brosnan punches the ball away and Payne is not able to get her shot on target. Raso got it, and that gives the hosts a crucial cushion. McCabe floats a ball to the back post where Quinn is waiting. Nnadozie collects. It remains to Australia — remember a win for the hosts means Nigeria are going to have to win this game if they want to finish top of the group. Nigeria are not getting any decent service to their striker.

Ireland v nigeria brisbane

The Super Falcons stay alive in the tournament. Ireland head home along with Olympic champions Canada, who were thumped by Australia in Melbourne. Read our wrap of how Nigeria and Australia sealed their last spots. Impossible without you, Nigerians! The Super Falcons seal qualification to the knockout phase. Second place in the group means that they will stay in Brisbane for their next match at the tournament. Into the knockouts! The Matildas ran out winners over Olympic champions Canada in Melbourne. They top Group B with six points.

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Canada are two goals down to Australia. Ralph Vacchiano. Seattle Storm. Reuse this content. Charlotte Hornets. Been a good performance by Ireland against Nigeria, who seem to be not unhappy with given their approach so far. CAN PL. Henry McKenna. Big South. Philadelphia Flyers. Carusa picks up the ball on the edge of the area.

Ireland secured their first point of the World Cup as they concluded their debut major tournament campaign with a draw against Nigeria, who advance to the last 16 as Group B runners-up.

Oshoala runs through and laces her effort past Brosnan but also just past the post. Nigeria much improved. Washington Wizards. Ireland are out of the tournament after losing their opening two games against Australia and Canada, but there is still a lot of pride to play for, and a first ever win at a World Cup. Rob Stone. David Helman. Monday chases the ball down on the right, doing well to see off an Irish defender. Nnadozie is down hurt, clutching her shoulder. Nigeria started the game top of the standings and only needed to avoid defeat to reach the last 16, regardless of the result in the other Group B match in Melbourne where Australia thrashed Canada to leapfrog the Africans. Philadelphia Stars. Calgary Flames. Mark Ingram II. San Francisco 49ers. NOR FD.