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As it happened: Ireland draw against Nigeria in final World Cup game

Full-time: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria

Ireland have earned their first point at a major tournament after they shared the points with Nigeria. After a promising first-half, Ireland were made to defend in the second half, with Brosnan making an incredible save.

The result means Nigeria are in the knockout stages as runners-up in the group, with Australia topping the group after a 3-0 win over Canada.

96' Brosnan makes a save from Ajibabe in what is the final chance of the game as they pushed for a late winner.

94' Niamh Fahey makes way for Diane Caldwell, as both sides seem happy to play out a draw.

90' seven minutes added time, as Ireland search for a late winner.

82' Carusa and the Nigeria goalkeeper Nnadozie collided when they both went for a cross, with both players receiving treatment.

Pauw has made her first changes of the game, with Abbie Larkin and Marissa Sheva on for Agg and Payne.

75' McCabe attempts to repeat her corner heroics against Canada but the ball goes over. Still no changes from Ireland with less than 15 minutes remaining.

70' Ireland scramble to get the ball clear from a corner as Nigeria search for the opening goal. Ireland have defended well in the game but haven't been able to keep the ball.

65' The game has slowed down somewhat as both sides are finding it difficult to keep the ball. Nigeria have made a couple of changes in a hope to open the scoring.

Katie McCabe has been booked as Ireland are starting to become frustrated.

60' Ireland have grown into the game after a difficult start to the second half, with O'Sullivan's shot saved after some good work from Carusa.

50' Brilliant save from Brosnan as she stopped a certain goal by tipping the ball on to the crossbar from Kanu's header. Nigeris have turned

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