Nigeria stunned Australia 3-2 on Thursday, pulling off the first significant upset of the Women’s World Cup, leaving the co-hosts’ chances of winning the competition in jeopardy and the home crowd in disbelief.
After Osinachi Ohale gave Nigeria the lead after the break and Uchenna Kanu had canceled off Emily van Egmond’s opening goal just before halftime, Asisat Oshoala volleyed into an open goal in the 72nd minute to give the Africans a well-deserved victory.
Alanna Kennedy’s header in the 10th minute of stoppage time helped Australia trim the lead to one goal, but Nigeria held on to earn one of their best victories ever in the world championship.
