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 FIFAWWC
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 Matildas must beat Olympic champions Canada in the last group match to be assured of making the last 16 at a tournament where they fancied themselves among the chief title threats. "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."
Australia made the early running, with a poor goal kick allowing Katrina Gorry to volley to Caitlin Foord who crossed neatly for Van Egmond to slide in a low shot in the first minute of first half stoppage time.
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