Super Falcons end World Cup group stage unbeaten after draw with Ireland
Super Falcons of Nigeria players pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B match against Ireland. Photo AFP
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Brosnan happy to take point from first World Cup after stunning save denied Nigeria
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.
Women's World Cup: Ireland officialy knocked out while Spain survive after heavy defeat
Ireland's women's World Cup dream is officially over, if it even started. Pre-tournament underdog Nigeria used a scoreless draw against the greens on Monday to advance to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria coach disappointed with draw but grateful to advance in World Cup
BRISBANE : Nigeria were disappointed to come away from their final Women's World Cup group game against Ireland with just a point on Monday but would have gladly accepted it prior to kickoff if they knew it meant reaching the last 16, coach Randy Waldrum said.
Hayley Raso Stars As Australia Reach World Cup Last 16 And Dump Canada Out
Hayley Raso scored twice for Australia in a statement 4-0 win over Canada as the fired-up co-hosts booked their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Monday at the expense of the Olympic champions. Tony Gustavsson's team came into the clash with their backs to the wall, needing victory to ensure they made the knockout round after a stunning 3-2 defeat at the hands of Nigeria left them on a knife-edge. In front of a heaving Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, they thrived on the pressure to the delight of the raucous 27,706 fans, consigning Canada to an early flight home. Real Madrid's Raso put them ahead in the ninth minute, firing low into the corner after captain Steph Catley fed a teasing low cross.
"Am Turtle, Not A Rabbit...": Hardik Pandya's Unique Response To Bowling Workload Question Ahead Of World Cup
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that he is ready to take up a significantly higher bowling workload as he builds towards the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home from October 5 to November 19, but added that he is still "a turtle, not a rabbit". The all-rounder is currently with India's white-ball squad for series in West Indies, he had a full two months off after Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded on May 29. In this period, he "switched off" for a month and underwent physical conditioning for three weeks at the National Cricket Academy where there was equal focus on both skill and fitness.
Proud Pauw as Ireland bow out of World Cup on positive note
Vera Pauw hailed her side's performance as Ireland bowed out of the Women’s World Cup with a hard-fought scoreless draw against Nigeria.
As it happened: Ireland draw against Nigeria in final World Cup game
Full-time: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria