England beats Nigeria on penalties at World Cup, reach quarter finals
Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty in Brisbane as European champions England beat Nigeria 4-2 in the shoot-out after a tense last-16 tie finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
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England ride their luck to reach Women's World Cup quarter-finals after penalty shootout
Substitute Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses CV when her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shootout with Nigeria in Brisbane.
Walsh back in England's starting lineup for last-16 World Cup game
BRISBANE : Keira Walsh is back in England's starting 11 for their last-16 game Monday against Nigeria at the Women's World Cup.
Women's World Cup: What to expect on Day 19
After the Dutch and Sweden, the latter in dramatic circumstances, joined Spain and Japan in the quarter-finals with wins on Sunday, the round of 16 continues with European champions England taking on Nigeria and co-hosts Australia facing Denmark.
Kerr expected to return as Australia brace for Denmark test
SYDNEY : Sam Kerr is set to play a part in Australia's Women's World Cup campaign for the first time when the co-hosts take on Denmark in the last 16, but the extent of her involvement remains a mystery as the Matildas look to continue their winning momentum.
Daphne van Domselaar stands tall as Netherlands advance to Women's World Cup last eight
Netherlands manager Andries Jonker lauded the performance of Daphne van Domselaar after the goalkeeper made a number of saves on Sunday to keep South Africa at bay and help her team progress to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.
England midfielder Walsh joins squad for training on eve of Nigeria game
BRISBANE : England midfielder Keira Walsh trained on Sunday with the European champions on the eve of the Lionesses' last-16 game against Nigeria, her first time to participate in training since suffering a knee injury on July 28.
Zelem trusts England to avoid being latest World Cup upset
SYDNEY : England just need to stick to their game plan to avoid being the latest top-ranked casualty in a Women's World Cup full of stunning upsets, midfielder Katie Zelem said as the Lionesses prepares to face Nigeria in the last 16 on Monday in Brisbane.