Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Thursday defeated Australia 3-2 in the ongoing Women’s World Cup.
The Falcons came from behind from a goal down in the first half to edge out the co-host Australia at the Lang Park Stadium in Brisbane.
Emily van Egmond had given the Matildas lead in the first minute of added time in the first half but Uchenna Kalu leveled scored for the Nigerians in the fifth minute of first half stoppage time.
Osinachi Ohale then put the Super Falcons ahead on 65 minutes with a cool finish.
Substitute Asisat Oshoala then stretched Falcons lead on 64th minute after capitalising on a mix-up in the Aussie’ backline to make it 3-1 for the Super Falcons.
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Alanna Kennedy then pulled one back for Australia in the 10th minute of second half stoppage time but it was too little too late for the World Cup co-host.
The African giants now need just a solitary point from the last group game against Ireland to qualify for the second round.
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