🌏 What went down Down Under? WWC Day 8️⃣ | OneFootball

With the World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand, plenty of fans around the world will be in bed when some of the games take place.

Not to worry, we have you covered.

Quick, what were the results?

Nigerian shocked the hosts in a five-goal thriller to move to the brink of qualification.

In a rematch of the 2019 final, the US fought back to gain a point in a pulsating encounter.

Portugal kept their qualifications hopes alive with a comfortable win against group minnows Vietnam.

So, do you have a Moment or Match of the Day?

No surprises here as Nigeria’s stunning 3-2 victory over Australia scoops up the Match of the Day honour.

The hosts dominated the opening proceedings and took the lead in first minute of first-half added time through Emily van Egmond, but were pegged five minutes later, Uchenna Kanu finishing calmly.

Nigeria then took the lead in the 65th minute via an Osinachi Ohale header before going 3-1 up seven minutes later after an Aussie mix-up gifted Asisat Oshoala a goal.

Alanna Kennedy pulled one back for Australia deep into second-half added time but it was a mere consolation as the Super Falcons held out for a famous win.

The result leaves Nigeria needing just a point against already-eliminated Ireland in their final game to qualify for the round of 16. In contrast, Australia are left in a must-win game with Olympic Champions Canada.

Will the Matildas be boosted by the return of their captain Sam Kerr? 28 shots but only eight on target against Nigeria tells the tale of her absence.

And a Player of the Day for me?

It would be remiss not to give it to a Nigerian, and Asisat Oshoala was the difference maker off the bench.

Coming on with just over 30 minutes remaining, the Barcelona forward completely transformed the match.

Her pace was an immediate threat, stretching the Australia defence, and her finish from an impossibly tight angle gave Nigeria a precious two-goal lead and helped seal a stunning victory.

Surely a starting berth awaits in the coming games?

Come on, show us a picture perfect moment:

Nigeria celebrate after shocking the hosts and the world.

Anything else I should know?

USA trailing in any women’s match is a surprise but their concession of the opening goal against the Netherlands ended their record-breaking run.

It was the first time the Stars and Stripes had been behind in a World Cup game since the 2011 quarter-final with Brazil – a run of 17 games.

The US went on to win that match but could only come back to earn a point against the Dutch despite being primarily on top.

Could their group match-up be a rehearsal for another final?