Summary

  • Nigeria come from 1-0 down to beat Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia

  • Kanu, Ohale and Oshoala give Nigeria memorable win in Group B

  • Van Egmond earlier slotted Australia ahead, while Kennedy scored late consolation

  • Australia would have qualified for knockout stage with victory

  1. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    Nigeria get their first corner of the match.

    After a scramble around the penalty spot, it comes to nothing as Australia eventually clear their lines.

  2. 'Australia holding off urge to force attacks'published at 11:16 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    Gilly Flaherty
    Former England defender on BBC Two

    Gorry holds off a challenge from Ajibade.Image source, Getty Images

    Great play from Australia, they're not just forcing it.

    They're trying to build up slowly, if it's not working they're bringing the ball back and trying to work it around to the other side of the pitch.

    Emily van Egmond is definitely trying to step up higher to provide an aerial presence with Sam Kerr not in the side.

  3. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    After clearing the corner, the ball falls to Australia's Steph Catley on the edge of the Nigeria box. She takes her shot, firing it low, but it's inches wide.

    That's the closest we've come to getting a goal.

  4. Postpublished at 13 mins

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    Ouch. Katrina Gorry attempts a chip into the box but Ashleigh Plumptre's face is on the end of it and it goes out for another Steph Catley corner.

    It's driven into the near post, but cleared for another corner.

  5. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    That's more like it from Nigeria. They are getting a hold of possession now and are starting to move into the attacking third.

    Uchenna Kanu drives a ball across the face of goal with pace but none of her team-mates are quick enough to run onto it.

  6. 'Oshoala absence a big miss for Nigeria'published at 11:09 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    Gilly Flaherty
    Former England defender on BBC Two

    Oshoala's shirt hangs in the dressing room before kick off.Image source, Getty Images

    To not have Asisat Oshoala in the team is a big blow for Nigeria. To not have her in the team changes the way the rest of the side plays, because of the outlet she provides.

    I've played against her and she is a constant threat with a lot of pace. She is a big miss for them today.

  7. Postpublished at 7 mins

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    Nigeria had just one shot on target in their goalless draw with Canada - coming from Ifeoma Onumonu.

    The Super Falcons will be hoping for a better statistic today if they are to boost their chances of qualifying for the round of 16.

  8. Postpublished at 3 mins

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    Australia have had plenty of touches in the Nigeria box in these opening few minutes.

    The Super Falcons are struggling to push forward as Ashleigh Plumptre heads a cross comfortably back to keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. A nervy start.

    The Nigeria keeper punches clear a dangerous cross.Image source, Reuters
  9. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    The Matildas have started brightly and have an early corner.

    Steph Catley whips the ball in but it's cleared by Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

  10. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min

    Australia 0-0 Nigeria

    We're ready to go in Brisbane.

    Nigeria kick off to get us started.

    The players from both side shake hands after the anthems.Image source, Reuters
  11. 'Australia will be desperate for qualification'published at 10:59 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia v Nigeria (11:00 BST)

    Steph Houghton
    Manchester City defender on BBC Two

    For Australia, just getting the three points in their first game was massive.

    Being the hosts there was a lot of nervous tension around the game with the long build up to the tournament, so it was important to get the win.

    However we do probably expect better from them with the players they have, even without Sam Kerr.

    They will be desperate to seal qualification today.

  12. Who needs what?published at 10:57 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia v Nigeria (11:00 BST)

    Here's how things currently stand in Group B.

    Australia are in a healthy position to qualify after their opening win over the Republic of Ireland. A win today would guarantee them of a place in the round of 16.

    For Nigeria, it's less straightforward as their World Cup hopes will be decided in the final group game regardless of whether they win, lose or draw today.

    A defeat today means they would need a win against the Republic of Ireland in their last game and for Canada to lose to Australia, and even then it would come down to goal difference.

    Group B tableImage source, BBC Sport
  13. 'Nigeria won't fear facing the hosts'published at 10:56 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia v Nigeria (11:00 BST)

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Two

    With a confidence builder of a draw in the opening game against Canada, a higher ranked side, Nigeria will have every bit of confidence that they can beat Australia.

    They will have no fear at all.

  14. 'Matildas are so inspiring'published at 10:55 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia v Nigeria (11:00 BST)

    Shaimaa Khalil
    BBC in Sydney

    Liz Paine is here at the Sydney Fan Festival park with her 11-year-old son Connor and 14-year-old daughter Sophie, and their football team-mates Bronte and Makya. They’re almost head to toe in Matildas gear.

    The four children have grown up with a popular Australian women’s football national team. But being in the heart of the action makes all the difference - Liz tells me.

    “It’s been really exciting that we are one of the hosts counties - to be able to bring the kids to the games and see it in real time,” she said.

    “We’ve been to the Australia-Ireland game and just to be part of the atmosphere is incredible for these guys,

    “Women’s football was never this big and to see what this team has done is so inspiring for the kids - boys and girls. They all play soccer.”

    Australia fans at a fan park in SydneyImage source, BBC Sport
  15. Nigeria key statspublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia v Nigeria (11:00 BST)

    • Following their 0-0 draw against Canada, Nigeria will attempt to avoid losing consecutive games in a single edition of the Women's World Cup for the first time when they play Australia.
    • Nigeria have failed to score in 17 of their 27 games in the Fifa Women's World Cup - more often than any other team.
    • Ifeoma Onumonu was involved in more than shots than any other Nigeria player against Canada (5 - 4 shots, 1 chance created).
    Nigeria stat cardImage source, BBC Sport
  16. Australia key statspublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia v Nigeria (11:00 BST)

    • Australia have won their last three Fifa Women's World Cup matches against African sides, including a 2-0 win against Nigeria in the 2015 edition.
    • Following their 1-0 win against Republic of Ireland, Australia are looking to win both of their opening two games at a single edition of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
    • Steph Catley's winner against the Republic of Ireland was Australia's first ever penalty goal in the Fifa Women’s World Cup.
    Australia stat cardImage source, BBC Sport
  17. Home fans ready to play their partpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia v Nigeria (11:00 BST)

    The Australia team band arrive with plenty of noise of a big drum at the ground.Image source, Reuters
    Australia fans wave flags in support of their side.Image source, Getty Images
    A young fan holds up a home made Matildas sign.Image source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia v Nigeria (11:00 BST)

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  19. Nigeria to ignore Matilda's injury woespublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Australia v Nigeria (11:00 BST)

    Randy WaldrumImage source, Getty Images

    Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum is not taking a depleted Australia side for granted as they look to build on their 0-0 draw with Canada in their Group B opener.

    "I don't think it really changes our tactics and what we are trying to do. They obviously still have a lot of weapons that can hurt you," said the American.

    "We know the strength of their team, I know a lot of their players well from when I was coaching in the [American] NWSL, I know their quality.

    "So we cannot go into the match thinking we are at some advantage for that reason. We have to stick to the gameplan and how we have been preparing for them since after the Canada match."