The Republic of Ireland secured their first Women’s World Cup point as they concluded their debut major tournament campaign with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria, who advance to the last 16 as Group B runners-up.
Courtney Brosnan pulled off a fantastic save to divert Uchenna Kanu’s 52nd-minute header against the bar to ensure the already-eliminated Girls in Green clinched a historic result in Brisbane.
World Cup co-hosts Australia suffered a shock defeat in their second group game as Nigeria fought back from a goal down to secure a famous 3-2 victory in Brisbane.
The Matildas took the lead through an Emily Van Egmond finish in first-half stoppage time.
Canada and Nigeria claimed a point apiece from their opening Women’s World Cup clash after battling to a 0-0 draw in Melbourne.
Veteran Christine Sinclair had a prime opportunity to put the Olympic champions in front from the spot at the start of the second half.
England's Euro 2022-winning defender Demi Stokes respects players from France, Spain and Nigeria for taking a stance on conditions in women's football ahead of the World Cup.
The preparations of several teams for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand – which begins on July 20 – have been impacted by disputes between players and coaches or federations.
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