Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala inflicted a surprise 3-2 loss on co-hosts Australia to blow Group B wide open and dampen spirits in Brisbane.
Australia had taken the lead through Emily van Egmond before Nigeria scored three to mean Alanna Kennedy’s late header was only a consolation.
A wonder strike from Manchester City’s Jill Roord saw the Netherlands draw with the USA in a repeat of the 2019 final in a thrilling encounter.
The game’s other day saw Portugal defeat Vietnam 2-0 to knock out their fellow debutants and keep their own hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive. Australia 2-3 Nigeria Australia missed the chance to confirm their place in the knockout stages as they suffered a 3-2 loss to Nigeria in Brisbane.
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