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Nigeria players celebrate their victory after the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on July 27, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
Group play in the Women's World Cup is over, with nations 16 through to the knockout rounds.
The Republic of Ireland's first Women's World Cup campaign ended with a point against Nigeria, however, tensions between manager Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe threatened to overshadow the result.
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan was happy to have the consolation of a first World Cup point and her memorable save from Nigeria player Uchenna Kanu in their tournament swansong.
The Republic of Ireland's picked up their first ever point at a major women's tournament as they dug out a goalless draw against Nigeria in their final World Cup group game in Brisbane.
Morocco won a Women's World Cup match for the first time after Ibtissam Jraidi struck early to give them a stunning 1-0 victory over South Korea on Sunday. Having been thrashed 6-0 by Germany on their World Cup debut, this hard-earned win kept alive Morocco's unlikely chances of reaching the last 16 in Australia and New Zealand. As well as a first victory ever at the tournament, there was another piece of history for Morocco when defender Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab at the Women's World Cup.
Women's World Cup Republic of Ireland v Nigeria, kick-off 11am Irish time
With the end near, and Ireland set to face the final curtain against Nigeria, Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe admitted to regrets in how their Women's World Cup journey has panned out.