Nigeria produced the first major shock of the Women's World Cup as they stunned Australia 3-2 on Thursday to leave the co-hosts' tournament hopes on thin ice.
Asisat Oshoala volleyed into an open goal in the 72nd minute to seal a deserved win for the Africans after Uchenna Kanu cancelled out Emily van Egmond's opener on the cusp of halftime and Osinachi Ohale nudged Nigeria ahead after the break.
The victory in front of a huge crowd at Lang Park put Nigeria top of group B, level with Canada on four points but ahead on goals scored. The 11-time African champions play eliminated Ireland in their last group match. Lacking talismanic striker Sam Kerr and attacking midfielder Mary Fowler due to injury, Australia's makeshift forward line peppered the Nigeria goal but saw a slew of chances fly wide and over the bar in both halves.
“The last 10 minutes showed what we're about as a team with the never-say-die attitude and we'll be looking to take that into the next game as it's a must-win.”
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