Australia vs. Nigeria highlights: Nigeria stuns Australia with 3-2 comeback
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Thursday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) with a matchup between Group B's Australia and Nigeria at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
Nigeria came out of the halftime break and scored two key goals to take the lead from Australia. After Osinachi Ohale put Nigeria in the lead with a punctuating header into the net, Asisat Oshoala subbed into the game and quickly scored to give the Super Falcons a two-goal advantage over the Matildas.
Australia vs. Nigeria Highlights | 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
In the final moments of the match, Alanna Kennedy converted a corner kick to cut Australia's deficit to 3-2. Ultimately, Nigeria was able to hang onto the lead with only a few minutes left in the match.
Check out the highlights!
99': Corner kick
Kennedy finished off a successful corner kick and gave Australia some hope in the final few minutes of play.
73': Big-bench energy
Asisat Oshoala came into the game and made her presence known, putting Nigeria up 3-1.
64': For the lead
Osinachi Ohale put Nigeria ahead with a punctuating header into the net.
50': Just in time
Kanu finally got her goal — scoring in first half stoppage time to tie the game at 1-1.
45': Goal
Australia got on the board with a goal from Van Egmond right before the half.
17': A slip and fall
What looked like a breakaway for Kanu turned into a slip up, as she found herself unable to stay on her feet.
13': A nice attempt
Steph Catley attempted to get Australia its first point of the night, but sent the ball sailing into the near post instead.
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Setting the stage
The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
Check out the full Women's World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
