Australia now face a do-or-die clash against Canada to save their World Cup campaign
Michelle Alozie of Nigeria controls the ball against Cortnee Vine of Australia. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
The two goals shattered the tension that had descended over Brisbane Stadium, after the Matildas controlled but failed to execute in ordinary time. Corner, corner, chance, corner, corner, chance, corner, corner, chance – thus it had gone, albeit without the cutting edge of Kerr or Fowler . Until the two goals in quick succession, it had been a knock to Vine and subsequent concussion test that had troubled the Matildas more than any Nigerian threat. How that would change.
The entertainment continued in the second half. Following a more evenly-balanced early encounters, the Super Falcons took a startling advantage in the 65th minute. Osinachi Ohale put her body on the line to score past Arnold – receiving lengthy medical attention having received a knock while taking the ball into the Matildas’ net.
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