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England Lionesses train ahead of Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria
England face their biggest test of the Women’s World Cup yet as the Lionesses take on Nigeria in the last-16 in Brisbane.
It’s been a tournament of shocks and surprises so far and Sarina Wiegman’s side will be wary of becoming another, after the defending champions United States joined Germany, Canada and Brazil in exiting the competition on Sunday.
But it means the tournament is opening up, with England among those who are looking like contenders in Australia and New Zealand. The Lionesses produced a brilliant performance to thrash China 6-1 last time out, so confidence is high among the camp.
Nigeria are dangerous opposition: led by star striker Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons stunned Australia and held Canada on their way to qualifying for the knockout stages.
Follow live updates from England vs Nigeria in Brisbane as the Lionesses look to reach the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
Penalties: England 1-0 Nigeria
Beth England, what do you have?
She controls her nerves and lifts the ball above Chiamaka Nnadozie to put the Lionesses ahead!
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:16
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
Penalties: England 0-0 Nigeria
That’s not the start England wanted. Desire Oparanozie is up for Nigeria.
She misses! Mary Earps dives to the right and Oparanozie smokes her effort wide just like Stanway.
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:15
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
Penalties: England 0-0 Nigeria
Chiamaka Nnadozie is Nigeria’s goalkeeper and captain. She’s tasked with denying Georgia Stanway. Stanway takes penalties for England all the time can she score?
No! She blasts her effort wide of the target, advantage Nigeria.
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:14
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
Penalties: England 0-0 Nigeria
Millie Bright wins the toss and decides that England will be taking the first penalties. Mary Earps looks composed, their are a few nervous faces on the outfield players though.
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:11
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
England have been second best throughout the night. They managed to limit the damage of Lauren James’ red card and get through to a penalty shootout.
‘I’m so nervous,’ says Ellen White on BBC One. I think she speaks for all England fans.
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:08
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
120+3 mins: We go to penalties. England manages to get through extra time with 10-women and their World Cup fate will be decided from the penalty spot.
The United States were knocked out in a shootout against Sweden yesterday, will the Lionesses manage to get through this one or are Nigeria on the brink of a huge upset?
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:06
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
120 mins: England win a free kick and send Millie Bright up the pitch. Alex Greenwood floats the ball into the box where Beth England flicks it on.
Bright is free at the back post and lunges at the ball but she just can’t reach it. Katie Zelem is on to replace Keira Walsh who is walked off the pitch by the physios.
Three minutes of stoppage time to play.
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:03
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
Nigeria win a throw in and launch the ball into the box. It drops kindly for Asisat Oshoala who shoots on the turn and drills her effort straight into the arms of Mary Earps who keeps the ball out.
Another close shave for England there.
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:01
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
114 mins: Nigeria make another switch as Toni Payne is taken off with Desire Oparanozie brought on for her first minutes in this edition of the World Cup.
Is that a change with penalties in mind?
Rachel Daly and Rasheedat Ajibade clash heads challenging for the same ball and there’s a slight break in play.
Mike Jones7 August 2023 10:58
Women’s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 Nigeria
111 mins: Toni Payne fizzes the ball out wide to Francisca Ordega who looks to dribble around Jess Carter. Carter leans into her and smothers the ball before belting it out for a throw in.
No nonsense stuff from the England defender.
Mike Jones7 August 2023 10:56
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